Gamow's Calculation of the Neutron Star Critical Mass Revised [SSA]

http://arxiv.org/abs/1402.3691


We revise Gamow’s calculation of the neutron star critical mass \cite{gamow} regarding calculational and conceptual aspects and discuss the implications on its importance for the history of astrophysics. We compare his approach to other early and modern approaches to the problem.

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H. Ludwig and R. Ruffini
Tue, 18 Feb 14
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