Hadron Physics and the Structure of Neutron Stars
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The equation of state of hadronic matter in neutron stars is briefly reviewed. Uncertainties regarding the stiffness and composition of hadronic matter are discussed. Importance of poorly known short range interactions of nucleons and hyperons is emphasized. Condensation of meson fields and the role of subhadronic degrees of freedom is considered. Empirical constraints on the equation of state emerging from observations of neutron stars are discussed. Implications of possible black hole remnant of SN1987A for the equation of state are also discussed.
Talk given at the Meeting of Astrophysics Commission of Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences, Cracow, June 1996, TeX, 19 pages, 3 figures
Talk given at the Meeting of Astrophysics Commission of Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences, Cracow, June 1996, TeX, 19 pages, 3 figures