3PF2 pairing in high-density neutron matter

Abstract

The onset of the 3PF2 superfluid phase in high-density neutron matter is studied within the BCS framework with two and three body forces. Owing to the strong correlations the energy gap is so sizeably quenched as to demand to reconsider the role of superfluidity in neutron-star phenomena.

4 pages, 2 figures