Superdense Matter: Neutrons or Asymptotically Free Quarks?

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John C. Collins · University of Cambridge

Malcolm J. Perry · University of Cambridge

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We note the following: The quark model implies that superdense matter (found in neutron-star cores, exploding black holes, and the early big-bang universe) consists of quarks rather than of hadrons. Bjorken scaling implies that the quarks interact weakly. An asymptotically free gauge theory allows realistic calculations taking full account of strong interactions.

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Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions High-Energy Particle Collisions Research Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research

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Published in: Physical Review Letters

Volume 34, Issue 21, pp. 1353-1356

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.34.1353

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