Novel Phases at High Density and their Roles in the Structure and Evolution of Neutron Stars

TL;DR

This paper discusses the emergence of novel dense baryonic phases in neutron stars, exploring their impact on star structure, evolution, and observable astrophysical phenomena.

Contribution

It provides a pedagogic overview of phase transitions in dense matter and their astrophysical implications in neutron star physics.

Findings

Identification of new dense phases affecting neutron star structure

Discussion of phase transition physics in dense baryonic matter

Implications for neutron star evolution and observables

Abstract

We present a pedagogic discussion on the role of novel phases of dense baryonic matter in ``neutron'' stars. Qualitative aspects of the physics that drives phase transitions and some of its astrophysical consequences are discussed. Observable aspects of neutron star structure and early evolution of the newly born neutron star are discussed in some detail.