Strong Electromagnetic Fields in Heavy Ion Collisions
Photons play a pivotal role in both theoretical and applied physics, ranging from elementary particle studies to practical technologies. This article explores how ultra-peripheral collisions of heavy ions act as sources of nearly real photons, enabling the investigation of a wide range of photon-induced processes. By applying the equivalent photon approximation, one can study nuclear structure, QED phenomena, and potential new physics, all in a backgroundsuppressed environment.
Authors
- C. A. Bertulani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4065-6237)
Institutions
- GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research (DE)
- East Texas A&M University (US)
- Technische Universität Darmstadt (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- EPJ Web of Conferences
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202533301001
- Primary Topic
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of Energy
- Emberi Eroforrások Minisztériuma
- GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung
- ExtreMe Matter Institute, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung