THE ROLE OF SELF-COUPLINGS OF SCALAR MESONS IN NEUTRON STAR MATTER

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 1335-1344 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. S. POCHA ◽  
A. R. TAURINES ◽  
C. A. Z. VASCONCELLOS ◽  
M. B. PINTO ◽  
M. DILLIG
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Star ◽  
Nuclear Matter ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Scalar Meson ◽  
Dense Matter ◽  
Meson Field ◽  
Static Properties ◽  
Hartree Approximation ◽  
Scalar Meson Field

The influence of nonlinear cubic and quartic self-couplings of the scalar meson field in nuclear matter is investigated. In summing the leading tadpole corrections for the Dirac-vacuum, we compare two approaches, the modified relativistic Hartree approximation, applied to the Walecka model, and the relativistic Hartree approximation, employed to the nonlinear model, respectively. These two approaches render similar expressions for the equation of state of nuclear matter up to the fifth order in the scalar meson field. We find that, by exploring the parameter dependence of the two models, they yield similar results for the bulk static properties of nuclear matter. However, increasing the baryon density the two models start to deviate significantly, such as in the predictions for the maximal mass of a neutron star or in the role of hyperon degrees of freedom in dense matter. The results indicate that with increasing density, scalar meson self-couplings beyond the fourth order seem to play a significant role.

NEUTRON STARS WITH PARAMETRIZED MESON COUPLINGS

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (29) ◽  
pp. 1789-1800 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. R. TAURINES ◽  
C. A. Z. VASCONCELLOS ◽  
M. MALHEIRO ◽  
M. CHIAPPARINI
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Stars ◽  
Nuclear Matter ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Scalar Meson ◽  
Mean Field Theory ◽  
Mean Field ◽  
Static Properties ◽  
Relativistic Mean Field ◽  
Specific Choice

We investigate static properties of nuclear and neutron star matter by using a relativistic mean field theory with parametrized couplings. With a suitable choice of mathematical parameters, the couplings allow one to reproduce results of current quantum hadrodynamics models. For other parametrizations, a better description of bulk properties of nuclear matter is obtained. The formalism is extended to include hyperon and lepton degrees of freedom, and an analysis on the effects of the phenomenological couplings in the fermion populations and mass of neutron stars is performed. The results show a strong similarity between the predictions of ZM-like models and those with exponential couplings. We have observed in particular an extreme sensibility of the predictions of these theories on the specific choice of the values of the binding energy of nuclear matter and saturation density. Additionally, the role of the very intense scalar meson mean field found in the interior of neutron stars in the screening of the nucleon mass is discussed.

ISOVECTOR COMPONENTS OF LIGHT SCALAR MESON AND NUCLEAR MATTER PROPERTIES

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (09) ◽  
pp. 2867-2871 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. Z. VASCONCELLOS ◽  
E. LÜTZ ◽  
M. RAZEIRA ◽  
B. E. J. BODMANN ◽  
M. DILLIG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Matter ◽  
Scalar Meson ◽  
Mean Field ◽  
Symmetry Transformation ◽  
Hadronic Matter ◽  
Meson Field ◽  
Field Approach ◽  
Relativistic Mean Field ◽  
Light Scalar ◽  
Scalar Meson Field

We have predicted (contribution to this issue) an isovector component of the light scalar meson sector by using the chiral symmetry transformation formalism. On the basis of this result, we study dense hadronic matter in a generalized relativistic mean field approach with σ, ω and ρ mesons as well as nonlinear self-couplings of the I = 1 component of a light scalar meson field and compare its predictions for neutron star properties with results from different models for nuclear matter found in the literature.

STABILITY OF NEUTRON STARS WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF STRANGENESS AND THE ROLE OF δ-MESON

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (09) ◽  
pp. 2855-2858 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. RAZEIRA ◽  
A. MESQUITA ◽  
C. A. Z. VASCONCELLOS ◽  
B. E. J. BODMANN ◽  
M. DILLIG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Star ◽  
Equation Of State ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
Nuclear Matter ◽  
Lagrangian Density ◽  
Stability Conditions ◽  
Meson Field ◽  
Strange Quarks ◽  
Strangeness Content

We investigate the role of the strange σ*, ϕ and δ meson fields on the delineation of main properties of neutron stars using a parameterized Lagrangian density model in the effective baryon and meson sectors. We assume, strange quarks are localized within the hyperon fields, which carry the strangeness content of the model. Our main goal is to analyze stability conditions of neutron stars with large amount of strangeness per baryon. Our main result indicates the inclusion of the strange (anti-)quark containing meson field σ*, besides ϕ and δ into nuclear matter, turn the equation of state stiffer this way increasing the gravitational mass of the neutron star.

SIGNATURES OF ISOVECTOR COMPONENTS OF A LIGHT SCALAR MESON IN PULSARS

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (02n03) ◽  
pp. 373-380
Author(s):  
EDUARDO LÜTZ ◽  
MOISÉS RAZEIRA ◽  
BARDO E. J. BODMANN ◽  
CÉSAR A. ZEN VASCONCELLOS
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Star ◽  
Scalar Meson ◽  
Mean Field ◽  
Symmetry Transformation ◽  
Hadronic Matter ◽  
Meson Field ◽  
Field Approach ◽  
Relativistic Mean Field ◽  
Light Scalar ◽  
Scalar Meson Field

In a previous work, we have predicted an isovector component of the light scalar meson sector by using the chiral symmetry transformation formalism. On the basis of this result, we study dense hadronic matter in a generalized relativistic mean field approach with σ, ω and ρ mesons as well as nonlinear self-couplings of the I = 1 component of a light scalar meson field and compare its predictions for neutron star properties and with results from different models for nuclear matter found in the literature.

scholarly journals A Superfluid Perspective on Neutron Star Dynamics

Universe ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Nils Andersson
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Star ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Temperature Scale ◽  
Fluid System ◽  
Fluid Core ◽  
State Of Matter ◽  
Entrainment Effect ◽  
Neutron Component ◽  
The Impact

As mature neutron stars are cold (on the relevant temperature scale), one has to carefully consider the state of matter in their interior. The outer kilometre or so is expected to freeze to form an elastic crust of increasingly neutron-rich nuclei, coexisting with a superfluid neutron component, while the star’s fluid core contains a mixed superfluid/superconductor. The dynamics of the star depend heavily on the parameters associated with the different phases. The presence of superfluidity brings new degrees of freedom—in essence we are dealing with a complex multi-fluid system—and additional features: bulk rotation is supported by a dense array of quantised vortices, which introduce dissipation via mutual friction, and the motion of the superfluid is affected by the so-called entrainment effect. This brief survey provides an introduction to—along with a commentary on our current understanding of—these dynamical aspects, paying particular attention to the role of entrainment, and outlines the impact of superfluidity on neutron-star seismology.

scholarly journals Role of strangeness to the neutron star mass and cooling

2018 ◽  
Vol 168 ◽  
pp. 04011
Author(s):  
Chang-Hwan Lee ◽  
Yeunhwan Lim ◽  
Chang Ho Hyun ◽  
Kyujin Kwak
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Star ◽  
Dense Matter ◽  
High Density ◽  
Saturation Density ◽  
Strange Quarks ◽  
Star Mass ◽  
Neutron Star Mass ◽  
Neutron Star Cooling

Neutron star provides unique environments for the investigation of the physics of extreme dense matter beyond normal nuclear saturation density. In such high density environments, hadrons with strange quarks are expected to play very important role in stabilizing the system. Kaons and hyperons are the lowest mass states with strangeness among meson and bayron families, respectively. In this work, we investigate the role of kaons and hyperons to the neutron star mass, and discuss their role in the neutron star cooling.

scholarly journals COMPACT STARS IN HADRON AND QUARK-HADRON MODELS

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (08n10) ◽  
pp. 1455-1462 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. SCHRAMM ◽  
V. A. DEXHEIMER
Keyword(s):  
Phase Diagram ◽  
Neutron Star ◽  
Chiral Symmetry ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Dense Matter ◽  
Compact Stars ◽  
Chiral Symmetry Restoration ◽  
Hybrid Star ◽  
Nonlinear Realization ◽  
Model Approach

We investigate strongly interacting dense matter and neutron stars using a flavor-SU(3) approach based on a nonlinear realization of chiral symmetry. We study chiral symmetry restoration and the equation of state of stellar matter and determine neutron star properties using different sets of degrees of freedom. Finally, we include quarks in the model approach. We show the resulting phase diagram as well as hybrid star solutions for this model.

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