Refining A Model for the Inner Crust of Neutron Stars Using Calculations of Semi-Infinite Nuclear Matter
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Date of Award
8-14-2024
Abstract
The generation of a model for the inner crust of a neutron star is a process that, as of now, relies on two separate sets of analysis. The first process involves the creation of a Skyrme model from the expansion parameters of the symmetry energy. Detached from that process is the computation of nuclear surface properties of semi-infinite nuclear matter. Once each part is formed these analyses are ’stitched’ together to complete a functional model of the inner crust. The aim of our work is to construct and implement a mechanism that will systematically include the values of J, L, and Ksym into all parameters of the CLDM which would then be suitable for use in Bayesian analyses.
Advisor
William Newton
Subject Categories
Astrophysics and Astronomy | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Physics
Recommended Citation
Belieu, Joshua Alan, "Refining A Model for the Inner Crust of Neutron Stars Using Calculations of Semi-Infinite Nuclear Matter" (2024). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 1214.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/1214
