[Jlab-seminars] The Neutron Skin of 208Pb and the Structure of Neutron Stars

[Stephanie Tysor]

Virtual Physics Division Seminar

Charles J. Horowitz

Indiana University


The Neutron Skin of 208Pb and the Structure of Neutron Stars



Abstract:
The heavy nucleus 208Pb, with 44 more neutrons than protons, has a neutron rich skin. The PREX collaboration has now measured the thickness of this skin using parity violating electron scattering. This constrains properties of neutron rich matter similar to the matter found in neutron stars. I compare PREX’s results for 208Pb to LIGO gravitational wave observations of a neutron star merger and to NICER X-ray telescope observations of the curvature of space near a neutron star. I end with a discussion of additional PV electron scattering measurements including CREX for 48Ca.


Thursday, January 21, 2021

11:30 am

https://bluejeans.com/154077500




Stephanie Tysor
Hall A/C Administrative Assistant
Physics Division
Jefferson Lab
757-269-6005


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