Critical Point from Shock Waves Solution in Relativistic Anisotropic Hydrodynamics

Abstract

Solutions of shock waves in anisotropic relativistic hydrodynamics in the absence of refraction of the flow passing through the shock wave are considered. The existence of a critical value of the anisotropy parameter is shown. This value is the upper limit below which an adequate description of shock waves is possible. Shock wave solutions also provide a mechanism for system isotropization.

Comments: 7 pages, 2 figures