Abstract : By constructing an Ising analogue of compact-star matter at sub-saturation density we explored the effect of Coulomb frustration on the nuclear liquid-gas phase transition. Our conclusions is twofold. First, the range of temperatures where inhomogeneous phases form expands with increasing Coulomb-field strength. Second, within the approximation of uniform electron distribution, the limiting point upon which the phase-coexistence region ends does not exhibit any critical behaviour. Possible astrophysics consequences and thermodynamical connections are discussed.
http://hal.in2p3.fr/in2p3-00098157 Contributor : Michel LionConnect in order to contact the contributor Submitted on : Monday, September 25, 2006 - 9:41:29 AM Last modification on : Saturday, June 25, 2022 - 8:24:24 PM