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Steffen Bass is a distinguished professor in the Department of Physics at Duke University. His research primarily focuses on theoretical nuclear particle physics, particularly in studying highly energetic collisions of heavy nuclei. His work aims to recreate a primordial state of matter that exists at extremely high temperatures and densities, akin to the conditions shortly after the Big Bang, known as the Quark-Gluon-Plasma. Over the decades, advanced accelerator operation has provided the capability to create and study this state of matter. He has had numerous publications addressing critical challenges in the field, like the transport properties of heavy quarks embedded in the quark-gluon plasma during high-energy nuclear collisions. Bass has received several grants for his research, highlighting his expertise and contributions to the scientific community.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Leading research and education in the Department of Physics.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Teaching and guiding research in theoretical nuclear particle physics.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)