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Title: Approaches to the analysis of relativistic superdense matter. [Relativistic quantum field theory]

Abstract

Recent discoveries in astrophysics and in elementary particle theory have indicated the need for relativistic models of superdense matter. Computational schemes based on relativistic quantum field theory developed to meet these needs are discussed. An analysis of problems which arise at different levels of approximation is given, and methods are outlined for their solution. Finally, a consistent approximation scheme suited to relativistic systems is presented, and its justification discussed. Model neutron star calculations based on this scheme which have already been published are in excellent agreement with observational data on pulsars and compact x-ray sources.

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Research Org.:
Texas Univ., Austin (USA). Center for Particle Theory
OSTI Identifier:
7155120
Report Number(s):
ORO-3992-256
TRN: 76-020598
DOE Contract Number:
E(40-1)-3992
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS; MATTER; DENSITY; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; RELATIVISTIC RANGE; ENERGY RANGE; FIELD THEORIES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; 657001* - Theoretical Physics- General & Miscellaneous- (-1987); 640100 - Astrophysics & Cosmology

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Bowers, R.L., Gleeson, A.M., and Pedigo, R.D. Approaches to the analysis of relativistic superdense matter. [Relativistic quantum field theory]. United States: N. p., 1976. Web. doi:10.2172/7155120.
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Bowers, R.L., Gleeson, A.M., & Pedigo, R.D. Approaches to the analysis of relativistic superdense matter. [Relativistic quantum field theory]. United States. doi:10.2172/7155120.
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Bowers, R.L., Gleeson, A.M., and Pedigo, R.D. Tue . "Approaches to the analysis of relativistic superdense matter. [Relativistic quantum field theory]". United States. doi:10.2172/7155120. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/7155120.
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author = {Bowers, R.L. and Gleeson, A.M. and Pedigo, R.D.},
abstractNote = {Recent discoveries in astrophysics and in elementary particle theory have indicated the need for relativistic models of superdense matter. Computational schemes based on relativistic quantum field theory developed to meet these needs are discussed. An analysis of problems which arise at different levels of approximation is given, and methods are outlined for their solution. Finally, a consistent approximation scheme suited to relativistic systems is presented, and its justification discussed. Model neutron star calculations based on this scheme which have already been published are in excellent agreement with observational data on pulsars and compact x-ray sources.},
doi = {10.2172/7155120},
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year = {Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1976},
month = {Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1976}
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