Nuclei in Neutron Matter
Abstract
The equation of state at densities somewhat below nuclear is re-examined. The results are in qualitative agreement with previous authors, but there are quantitative differences. Up to e = 2.8 x 10^11 gi cm8 there are neutron-rich nuclei and electrons; between e and 2 = 4.34. 10' there is in addition a gas of free neutrons. At 2 nuclei disappear rather suddenly, and are replaced by protons. As long as nuclei exist, their mass and charge increase monotonically with both Z and A are definite functions of .
- Publication:
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Pub Date:
- August 1970
- Bibcode:
- 1970A&A.....7..279B