Existence and classification of pseudo-asymptotic solutions for Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff systems
The Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff (TOV) equations are a partially uncoupled system of nonlinear and non-autonomous ordinary differential equations which describe the structure of isotropic spherically symmetric static fluids. Nonlinearity makes finding explicit solutions of TOV systems very difficult and such solutions are very rare. In this paper we introduce the notion of pseudo-asymptotic TOV systems and we show that the space of such systems is at least fifteen-dimensional. We also show that if the system is defined in a suitable domain (meaning the extended real line), then well-behaved pseudo-asymptotic TOV systems are genuine TOV systems in that domain, ensuring the existence of new fourteen analytic solutions for extended TOV equations. The pseudo-asymptotic solutions are classified according to the nature of the matter (ordinary or exotic) and to the existence of cavities and singularities. It is shown that at least three of them are realistic, in the sense that they are formed only by ordinary matter and contain no cavities or singularities.
- OSTI ID:
- 22848437
- Journal Information:
- Annals of Physics, Journal Name: Annals of Physics Vol. 409; ISSN 0003-4916; ISSN APNYA6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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