A review is given of various theoretical approaches for the equation of state (EoS) of dense
matter, relevant for the description of core-collapse supernovae, compact stars, and compact …

Quantum Chromodynamics, the theory of quarks and gluons, whose interactions can be
described by a local SU (3) gauge symmetry with charges called “color quantum numbers” …

The symmetry energy and its density dependence are crucial inputs for many nuclear
physics and astrophysics applications, as they determine properties ranging from the …

We review results for the phase diagram of QCD, the properties of quarks and gluons and
the resulting properties of strongly interacting matter at finite temperature and chemical …

We review the spectrum and electromagnetic properties of baryons described as relativistic
three-quark bound states within QCD. The composite nature of baryons results in a rich …

Using hydrodynamical simulations for a large set of high-density matter equations of state
(EOSs), we systematically determine the threshold mass M thres for prompt black-hole …

Inferring the properties of dense matter is one of the most exciting prospects from the
measurement of gravitational waves from neutron star mergers. However, it requires reliable …

The high temperature and electron degeneracy attained during a supernova allow for the
formation of a large muon abundance within the core of the resulting protoneutron star. If …

Binary neutron star mergers provide a unique probe of the dense-matter equation of state
(EoS) across a wide range of parameter space, from the zero-temperature EoS during the …

Neutron star mergers are among the most promising sources of gravitational waves for
advanced ground-based detectors. These mergers are also expected to power bright …