Consequences of neutron decay inside neutron stars
arXiv:2203.02758 · doi:10.1088/1475-7516/2022/10/028
Abstract
The hypothesis that neutrons might decay into dark matter is explored using neutron stars as a testing ground. It is found that in order to obtain stars with masses at the upper end of those observed, the dark matter must experience a relatively strong self-interaction. Conservation of baryon number and energy then require that the star must undergo some heating, with a decrease in radius, leading to an increase in speed of rotation over a period of days.
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