The interiors of neutron stars are inaccessible to direct observation. Measurements of gross properties- mass and radius- can help us constrain properties such as the dense matter equation of state, but provide little insight into properties such as composition, transport and magnetic fields. The electromagnetic emission from neutron star surfaces, magnetospheres and accretion disks is the primary way we are able to infer interior properties of neutron stars. This emission critically depends on the thermal and magnetic evolution of neutron stars. In turn, the thermal and magnetic evolution can be deeply linked, especially for strongly-magnetized stars. This problem necessitates a multidisciplinary approach including experts from many fields.

GOALS

With this in mind, the goal of this workshop is to bring together a diverse group of experts working on different aspects of neutron star evolution to discuss recent progress and identify future collaborative projects. The workshop will address open questions and highlight advances in research on the following topics:

• Thermal, transport, and magnetic properties of dense matter
• Nuclear reactions on the surface and in the crust
• Neutrino reactions in nuclear and quark matter and related phases
• X-ray bursts and thermal relaxation in accreting neutron stars
• Magnetar magnetothermal evolution

FORMAT

This workshop will be held in-person at the Institute for Nuclear Theory at the University of Washington's Seattle campus on December 9, 2024 through December 13, 2024. To register, fill out the form linked on this webpage.

An event schedule and list of participants will be forthcoming.

This workshop is sponsored by the ​International Research Network for Nuclear Astrophysics (IReNA), a National Science Foundation AccelNet Network of Networks, and the Institute for Nuclear Theory (INT), funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Washington.