Elsevier, Nuclear Physics B - Proceedings Supplements, (219-220), p. 102-110
DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclphysbps.2011.10.078
Elsevier, Nuclear Physics A, (862-863), p. 54-61
DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclphysa.2011.05.020
MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica, Physics of Particles and Nuclei Letters, 9(8), p. 918-923
DOI: 10.1134/s1547477111090317
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The study of central collisions of heavy nuclei at CERN SPS energies by NA49 provided evidence for the onset of deconfinement around 30A GeV. Theoretical considerations predict a critical point of strongly interacting matter accessible in the SPS energy range. A search for the expected fluctuations has not yet found convincing signals. The strategy and plans for the continuation of this program at the SPS by NA61 with lighter nuclei is discussed.