Comparison of cuprates and nuclear matter pairing properties. Quartet (alpha-particle) condensation in nuclear systems
P. Schuck (1) ((1) Institut de Physique Nucléaire, Orsay, France and Laboratoire de Physique et de Modélisation des Milieux Condensés, Grenoble, France)
A comparison of pairing properties in cuprates and nuclear matter is briefly discussed. Quartet (alpha-particle) condensation is a very important aspect of nuclear physics. The physics of the Hoyle state in 12 C will be outlined and its crucial role for the existence of life on earth explained.