From Finite Nuclei to Neutron Stars

ORAL

Abstract

We will discuss attempts to build a relativistic density functional using constraints from both finite nuclei and neutron stars. The calibration of the model will proceed through a standard minimization of a quality chi-square measure. Moreover, by studying the model-parameter landscape around the minimum we will be able to provide meaningful theoretical error bars as well as to uncover correlations between physical observables.

Authors

  • Wei-Chia Chen

    Florida State University

  • Jorge Piekarewicz

    Florida State University