Probing the equation of state of neutron-rich matter with intermediate energy heavy-ion collisions

Physics – Nuclear Physics – Nuclear Theory

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10 pages. Invited talks at (1) International Workshop on Nuclear Multifragmentation, Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2005, Catania, Italy and

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Nuclear reactions induced by stable and/or radioactive neutron-rich nuclei provide the opportunity to pin down the equation of state of neutron-rich matter, especially the density ($\rho$) dependence of its isospin-dependent part, i.e., the nuclear symmetry energy $E_{\rm sym}$. A conservative constraint, $32(\rho /\rho_{0})^{0.7} < E_{\rm sym}(\rho ) < 32(\rho /\rho _{0})^{1.1}$, around the nuclear matter saturation density $\rho_0$ has recently been obtained from the isospin diffusion data in intermediate energy heavy-ion collisions. We review this exciting result and discuss its consequences and implications on nuclear effective interactions, radii and cooling mechanisms of neutron stars.

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