1. White Dwarf Structure and Binary Inspiral Gravitational Waves from Quantum Hadrodynamics
- Author
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Guo, Ling-Jun, Ma, Yao, Ma, Yong-Liang, Wu, Ruo-Xi, and Wu, Yue-Liang
- Subjects
Nuclear Theory ,Astrophysics - High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena - Abstract
White dwarf, one of the compact objects in the universe, is not only pivotal for astrophysical inquiries but also furnishes a dynamic arena for nuclear physics exploration. In this work, we extend the relativistic mean field approach using a Walecka-type quantum hadrodynamics model to encapsulate the intricate structure of white dwarfs. This methodological advancement facilitates a cohesive analysis of white dwarfs, neutron stars, and the nuclear pasta within a unified theoretical framework. By meticulously calibrating the model parameters to nuclear matter properties, we successfully replicate the structures of various nuclei, such as \(^{4}\rm He\), isotopes of \(\rm C\), and \(^{16}\rm O\). Subsequently, we predict the properties of white dwarfs composed of atom-like units and the gravitational waves stemming from binary white dwarf inspirals incorporating tidal deformability contributions up to the 2.5 post-Newtonian order. These results shed light on the structure of white dwarfs and offer more clues for future gravitational wave detection.
- Published
- 2024