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Neutron ‘starquake’ discovery could revolutionize nuclear physics
- Neutron stars hold the densest matter in the universe, offering insights into nuclear physics impossible to replicate on Earth.
- New research led by the University of Bath explores neutron star 'starquakes' as a tool for investigating extreme nuclear matter.
- Starquakes provide a means to test Chiral Effective Field Theory (χEFT) predictions in neutron stars, potentially reshaping nuclear physics understanding.
- By studying oscillations within neutron stars, scientists can probe nuclear matter behavior at extreme densities and test key theories like χEFT.
- Symmetry energy, crucial in neutron star properties, can be studied through neutron star vibrations, extending research into high-density regimes.
- Observing resonant shattering flares (RSFs) during starquakes offers insights into symmetry energy and fundamental nuclear properties inside neutron stars.
- Asteroseismology could revolutionize the understanding of nuclear matter, linking astronomy and nuclear physics through direct neutron star measurements.
- Improved nuclear physics knowledge from studying neutron star vibrations could benefit medical technology, national security, and nuclear energy advancements.
- Utilizing existing telescopes for asteroseismic research offers practical benefits, expanding nuclear physics tools without requiring expensive developments.
- Multi-messenger astronomy and expanding asteroseismology aim to map the nuclear equation of state across different density ranges, revealing fundamental forces at play.
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