Fock exchange terms in non-linear Quantum Hadrodynamics

Abstract

We propose a method to introduce Fock term contributions in relativistic models of fermions coupled to mesons, including self-interactions for the mesonic fields. We show that effects on equilibrium properties and on the dynamical response of the fermionic system can be consistently accounted for. Some implications on equilibrium properties of asymmetric nuclear matter are discussed.

12 RevTex pages, 2 Postscript figures, to be published in Phys. Rev. C