In low energy RHIC collisions, scientists suspect that while the change in phase from QGP to ordinary protons / neutrons occurs, both distinct states (QGP and
ordinary nuclear matter) coexist — just like bubbles of steam and liquid water coexist at the same temperature in a pot of boiling water.
Unlike other exotic particle candidates, his and Britton's do not contain
ordinary nuclear matter (i.e., quarks found in protons and neutrons).
Not exact matches
The
nuclear phase diagram: RHIC sits in the energy «sweet spot» for exploring the transition between
ordinary matter made of hadrons and the early universe
matter known as quark - gluon plasma.