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Model--space approach to $^{1}S_{0}$ neutron and proton pairing with the Bonn meson--exchange potentials

Nuclear Theory 2009-10-30 v1

Abstract

In this work we calculate neutron and proton energy gaps in neutron star matter, using the Bonn meson--exchange interactions and a model--space approach to the gap equation. This approach allows a consistent calculation of energy gaps and single particle energies with the model--space Brueckner--Hartree--Fock (MBHF) method, without double counting of two--particle correlations. Neutron energy gaps are calculated at zero and finite temperature. Proton energy gaps are calculated at beta equilibrium, and it is shown that the inclusion of muons has a significant effect. The results are compared with those of other works, and the implications for neutron star physics are briefly discussed.

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@article{arxiv.nucl-th/9602020,
  title  = {Model--space approach to $^{1}S_{0}$ neutron and proton pairing with the Bonn meson--exchange potentials},
  author = {O. Elgaroy and L. Engvik and M. Hjorth-Jensen and E. Osnes},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:nucl-th/9602020},
  year   = {2009}
}

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