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Interplay of neutron–proton equilibration and nuclear dynamics

Journal Article · · Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics
 [1];  [2]
  1. Texas A & M Univ., College Station, TX (United States); DOE/OSTI
  2. Texas A & M Univ., College Station, TX (United States)

Neutron–proton equilibration in heavy-ion collisions proceeds atop a landscape of deformed topography and large density changes. The rapidly-varying landscape is created by the collision dynamics. The collision dynamics influences the neutron–proton equilibration, but just as importantly the different migration of the protons and neutrons influences the dynamics. To fully appreciate either the reaction dynamics or the neutron–proton equilibration, one must understand both. This review explores decades of work on both topics, and highlights the connections to the nuclear equation of state in nuclear experiment, theoretical prediction, and astrophysical observation.

Research Organization:
Texas A & M Univ., College Station, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Nuclear Physics (NP)
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-93ER40773
OSTI ID:
1610242
Journal Information:
Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics, Journal Name: Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics Vol. 108; ISSN 0146-6410
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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