Boltzmann equation for heavy ion collisions

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Abstract
The sensitivity of inclusive observables in heavy ion collisions to the nuclear equation of state can be tested with the Boltzmann equation. We solve the Boltzmann equation, including mean field and Pauli blocking effects, by a method that follows closely the cascade model. We find that the inclusive pion production is insensitive to the nuclear equation of state, contrary to recent claims.