Kinetic theory for massive spin-1/2 particles from the Wigner-function formalism
Kinetic theory for massive spin-1/2 particles from the Wigner-function formalism
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来自维格纳函数形式的大质量自旋 1/2 粒子的动力学理论
DOI:
10.1103/physrevd.100.056018
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发表时间:
2019
影响因子:
5
通讯作者:
Rischke Dirk H
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作者:
Weickgenannt Nora;Sheng Xin li;Speranza Enrico;Wang Qun;Rischke Dirk H
We calculate the Wigner function for massiveparticles in an inhomogeneous electromagnetic field to leading order in the Planck constant. Going beyond leading order inwe then derive a generalized Boltzmann equation in which the force exerted by an inhomogeneous electromagnetic field on the particle dipole moment arises naturally. Furthermore, a kinetic equation for this dipole moment is derived. Carefully taking the massless limit we find agreement with previous results. The case of global equilibrium with rotation is also studied. Finally, we outline the derivation of fluid-dynamical equations from the components of the Wigner function. The conservation of total angular momentum is promoted as an additional fluid-dynamical equation of motion. Our framework can be used to study polarization effects induced by vorticity and magnetic field in relativistic heavy-ion collisions.