Neutron Star Vortex Dynamics and Magnetic Field Decay: Implications for High Density Nuclear Matter
arXiv:nucl-th/9903039 · doi:10.1016/S0370-2693(99)01228-9
Abstract
We investigate the effect of the density-dependent proton and neutron gaps on vortex dynamics in neutron stars. We argue that the persistence of neutron star magnetic fields on timescales of y suggests a superconducting gap curve with local maximum at intermediate density. We discuss the implications for exotic core phenomena such as pion/kaon condensation or a transition to quark matter.
7 pages, 2 figures, uses LaTeX