IAS Fundamental Physics Seminar Series - The Multi-messenger Quest for Supranuclear Matter

Abstract
Neutron stars contain matter at densities far beyond what can be recreated in a laboratory. Understanding how this dense matter behaves is crucial for understanding quantum chromodynamics. Despite advances in nuclear theory and experiments, many questions remain about these extreme conditions. New observations are now shedding light on these mysteries. This talk will provide an overview of the multi-messenger approach to studying neutron star matter, combining data from nuclear theory, terrestrial experiments, and astrophysical observations. By integrating these datasets with Bayesian statistics, we can obtain a state-of-the-art understanding of matter under the Universe's most extreme conditions and deepen our grasp of fundamental physics.