Abstract
A fundamental question in quantum chromodynamics (QCD) is the existence of a phase transition at large doping of quarks over antiquarks. We present the first prediction of a QCD critical point (CP) from a Bayesian analysis constrained by first principle results at zero doping. We employ the gauge/gravity duality to map QCD onto a theory of dual black holes. Predictions for the CP location in different realizations of the model overlap at one sigma. Even if many prior samples do not include a CP, one is found in nearly 100% of posterior samples, indicating a strong preference for a CP.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 094006 |
Journal | Physical Review D |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2024 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics