A THEORY UPGRADE FOR RHIC: Towards a Quantitative Understanding of Relativistic Heavy Ion Collision Dynamics and Quark-Gluon Plasma Properties
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Theoretical nuclear physics research, in general, pursues different objectives which contribute in various ways to scientific progress. On the one hand, theorists develop new concepts that form the basis of future experimental programs. On the other side, a healthy, broadly diversified theory community that maintains an active dialogue with the experimental program is an essential component of the overall nuclear science effort. Both sides of this base program in nuclear theory must be adequately supported to fulfill its critical role.
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