CAREER: Relativistic Heavy Ion Theory

鉴于RHIC最近开始提供大量高质量的数据，以及RHIC对核物理学界的核心作用，这一提议非常及时。Gavin教授建议进一步开发和应用工具来识别和研究通常被称为“夸克-胶子等离子体”的东西。他建议与实验学家合作，继续并扩大对相关性和波动的研究。他还提出将非平衡态和平衡态统计物理的概念应用于QCD相变。最后，Gavin教授计划在RHIC碰撞中重新审视谐波的产生，这是他过去做出重大贡献的领域。邮件评论者的两个评级是“非常好”，一个是“优秀”。一些审稿人认为PI有能力对该领域做出重大贡献。邮件审稿人和小组赞赏Gavin教授先前工作的坚实影响，他的想法的原创性，以及他与实验人员合作的能力和意愿。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。教育活动及更广泛的影响：事务委员会认为建议的教育方面及更广泛的影响很强。由于Gavin教授所在学校的地理位置，他很自然地在城市环境中参与少数民族的教育。通过与费雷拉博士合作，并为职前教师规划一个基于案例研究的课程，PI远远超出了职责的要求，并为终身对研究和教育的综合贡献奠定了坚实的基础。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.