Abstract
The equation of state of dense matter determines the structure of neutron stars, their typical radii, and maximum masses. Recent improvements in theoretical modeling of nuclear forces from the low-energy effective field theory of QCD has led to tighter constraints on the equation of state of neutron-rich matter at and somewhat above the densities of atomic nuclei, while the equation of state and composition of matter at high densities remains largely uncertain and open to a multitude of theoretical speculations. In the present work we review the latest advances in microscopic modeling of the nuclear equation of state and demonstrate how to consistently include also empirical nuclear data into a Bayesian posterior probability distribution for the model parameters. Derived bulk neutron star properties such as radii, moments of inertia, and tidal deformabilities are computed, and we discuss as well the limitations of our modeling.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Xiamen-CUSTIPEN Workshop on the EOS of Dense Neutron-Rich Matter in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy |
Editors | Bao-An Li, Ang Li, Furong Xu |
Publisher | American Institute of Physics Inc. |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780735418691 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 17 Jul 2019 |
Event | Xiamen-CUSTIPEN Workshop on the EOS of Dense Neutron-Rich Matter in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy 2019 - Xiamen, China Duration: 3 Jan 2019 → 7 Jan 2019 |
Publication series
Name | AIP Conference Proceedings |
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Volume | 2127 |
ISSN (Print) | 0094-243X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1551-7616 |
Conference
Conference | Xiamen-CUSTIPEN Workshop on the EOS of Dense Neutron-Rich Matter in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy 2019 |
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Country/Territory | China |
City | Xiamen |
Period | 3/01/19 → 7/01/19 |
Bibliographical note
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