Hadrons in compact stars

Abstract

We discuss $\beta$-equilibrated and charge neutral matter involving hyperons and $\bar{K}$ condensates within relativistic models. It is observed that populations of baryons are strongly affected by the presence of antikaon condensates. Also, the equation of state including $\bar{K}$ condensates becomes softer resulting in a smaller maximum mass neutron star.

Comments: 9 pages, 2 figures, prepared for the workshop on 'Hadron Physics' held in Puri, India from 7-17 March, 2005