Generalized uncertainty principle and the maximum mass of ideal white dwarfs

Journal Article · Tue Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2016 · Annals of Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/J.AOP.2016.09.005· OSTI ID:22617425

Rashidi, Reza

The effects of a generalized uncertainty principle on the structure of an ideal white dwarf star is investigated. The equation describing the equilibrium configuration of the star is a generalized form of the Lane–Emden equation. It is proved that the star always has a finite size. It is then argued that the maximum mass of such an ideal white dwarf tends to infinity, as opposed to the conventional case where it has a finite value.

• OSTI ID: 22617425
• Journal Information: Annals of Physics, Vol. 374; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2016 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0003-4916
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
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