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Challenges facing holographic models of QCD

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This paper, written in memory of Manoj K Banerjee, takes a critical look at holographic models of QCD focusing on “practical” models in which the five-dimensional theory is treated classically. A number of theoretical and phenomenological challenges to the approach are discussed.

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Cohen, T.D. Challenges facing holographic models of QCD. Indian J Phys 83, 681–691 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-009-0084-1

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