Triplet pairing in beta-stable neutron star matter

Abstract

${}^3{P}_2$ pairing in neutron matter is investigated using the Bonn potential models. We find pairing energy gaps in pure neutron matter comparable to the results of previous investigators when the attractive tensor coupling is included. However, taking into account that in a neutron star we have matter at $\beta$ equilibrium, we find that the ${}^3{P}_2$-${}^3{F}_2$ energy gap is reduced considerably.

Comments: 17 pages, Elsevier latex style elsart, 11 figs included