Global and local spin polarization in heavy ion collisions: a brief overview

@article{Wang2017GlobalAL,
  title={Global and local spin polarization in heavy ion collisions: a brief overview},
  author={Qun Wang},
  journal={Nuclear Physics},
  year={2017},
  volume={967},
  pages={225-232}
}
  • Qun Wang
  • Published 13 April 2017
  • Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
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