Pygmies, giants, and skins as laboratory constraints on the equation of state of neutron-rich matter

Author:

Piekarewicz   J  

Journal:

Journal of Physics: Conference Series

Issue Date:

2014

Abstract(summary):

Laboratory experiments sensitive to the density dependence of the symmetry energy may place stringent constraints on the equation of state of neutron-rich matter and, thus, on the structure, dynamics, and composition of neutron stars. Understanding the equation of state of neutron-rich matter is a central goal of nuclear physics that cuts across a variety of disciplines. In this contribution I focus on how laboratory experiments on neutron skins and on both Pygmy and Giant resonances can help us elucidate the structure of neutron stars.

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