We summarize our current knowledge of neutron-star masses and radii. Recent
instrumentation and computational advances have resulted in a rapid increase in the …

Recent studies based on lattice Monte Carlo simulations of quantum chromodynamics
(QCD)—the theory of strong interactions—have demonstrated that at high temperature there …

A review is given of various theoretical approaches for the equation of state (EoS) of dense
matter, relevant for the description of core-collapse supernovae, compact stars, and compact …

A first-order QCD phase transition that occurred reversibly in the early universe would lead
to a surprisingly rich cosmological scenario. Although observable consequences would not …

The space-time evolution of the hadronic matter produced in the central rapidity region in
extreme relativistic nucleus-nucleus collisions is described. We find, in agreement with …

Extensive experimental data from high-energy nucleus-nucleus collisions were recorded
using the PHENIX detector at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC). The comprehensive …

ROBERT K. ADAIR, Yale University Here is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand account
of the revolution in modern physics. It explains the discoveries that have changed the way …

Nonrelativistic models of nuclear systems have provided important insight into nuclear
physics. In future experiments, nuclear systems will be examined under extreme conditions …

This paper describes the conclusions that can be drawn from the data taken thus far with the
PHOBOS detector at RHIC. In the most central Au+ Au collisions at the highest beam energy …

This book develops the basic formalism and theoretical techniques for studying relativistic
quantum field theory at high temperature and density. Specific physical theories treated …