Strange matter prospects within the string-flip model

TL;DR

This paper extends a quark-matter model to include strange quarks and explores its implications for the structure and properties of compact stars.

Contribution

It introduces an extension of the string-flip model to incorporate strange quarks, providing new insights into dense matter in astrophysical objects.

Findings

Inclusion of strange quarks affects the equation of state for dense matter.

Implications for the mass-radius relationship of compact stars.

Potential observable signatures in astrophysical data.

Abstract

In this contribution we extend the recently developed two-flavor quark-matter string-flip model by including strange quarks. We discuss implications for compact stars.