Bayesian inference of neutron-star observables based on effective nuclear interactions

Abstract

Based on the Skyrme-Hartree-Fock model (SHF) as well as its extension (the Korea-IBS-Daegu-SKKU (KIDS) model) and the relativistic mean-field (RMF) model, we have studied the constraints on the parameters of the nuclear matter equation of state (EOS) from adopted astrophysical observables using a Bayesian approach. While the masses and radii of neutron stars generally favors a stiff isoscalar EOS and a moderately soft nuclear symmetry energy, model dependence on the constraints is observed and mostly originates from the incorporation of higher-order EOS parameters and difference between relativistic and non-relativistic models. At twice saturation density, the value of the symmetry energy is constrained to be $48_{-11}^{+15}$ MeV in the standard SHF model, $48_{-15}^{+8}$ MeV in the KIDS model, and $48_{-6}^{+5}$ MeV in the RMF model, around their maximum {\it a posteriori} values within $68\%$ confidence intervals. Our study helps to obtain a robust constraint on nuclear matter EOS, and meanwhile, to understand the model dependence of the results.

arXiv comment16 pages, 8 figures

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