CAREER: Relativistic Heavy Ion Theory

鉴于最近开始从RHIC流出的大量高质量数据，以及RHIC对核物理界的核心作用，这一建议非常及时。加文教授建议进一步开发和应用工具来识别和研究通常所说的“夸克-胶子等离子体”。他建议与实验者合作，继续并扩大对相关性和波动的研究。他还建议将非平衡和平衡统计物理的概念应用于QCD相变。最后，加文教授计划重新研究RHIC碰撞中的碳素生产，这是他过去做出重大贡献的领域。邮件评审员的评分中有两项是“非常好”，一项是“优秀”。一些评论家认为，PI处于有利地位，可以为该领域做出重大贡献。邮件审查员和专家小组赞赏加文教授先前工作的坚实影响，他的创意的独创性，以及他与实验者合作的能力和意愿。专家小组认为，支持能够解释大量数据并有潜力充分利用这些数据的年轻理论家是极其重要的。教育活动和更广泛的影响：小组认为该提案的教育方面和更广泛的影响很大。对于加文教授来说，由于他所在机构的地理位置，在城市环境中参与少数族裔的教育是很自然的。通过与Ferreira博士合作，并为职前教师计划一个基于案例研究的课程，PI远远超出了职责范围，正在为终身综合贡献研究和教育奠定坚实的基础。他应该得到一个机会来试验他的想法。

In view of the large amount of high-quality data that started to flow from RHIC recently, and the central role of RHIC for the nuclear physics community, this proposal is very timely. Professor Gavin proposes to further develop and apply tools for the identification and study of what is commonly referred to as the "quark-gluon plasma". He is suggesting to continue and expand the study of correlations and fluctuations in collaboration with experimentalists. He also proposes to apply concepts of non-equilibrium and equilibrium statistical physics to the QCD phase transition. Finally, Professor Gavin plans to revisit charmonium production in RHIC collisions, an area where he has made substantial contributions in the past. Two of the ratings of the mail reviewers are "very good", with one "excellent". Some of the reviewers believe that the PI is well positioned to make a major contribution to the field. The mail reviewers and the Panel appreciate the solid impact of Prof. Gavin's prior work, the originality of his ideas, and his ability and willingness to work with experimentalists. In the opinion of the Panel, it is extremely important to support young theorists who can interpret the very large amount of data and have the potential to take full advantage of them. Educational activities and broader impact: The educational aspects and broader impact of the proposal are seen as strong by the Panel. It is natural for Prof. Gavin to participate in the education of minorities in an urban setting due to the location of his home institution. By collaborating with Dr. Ferreira and planning a case-study based course for pre-service teachers, the PI goes well beyond the call of duty and is building a firm foundation for a lifetime of integrated contributions to research and education. He should get an opportunity to try out his ideas.