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@article{202967,
        author = {Dr. Peter Kiprotich Tanui and Prof. Kapil Mohan Khanna},
        title = {Neutron Stars and Quantum States of Ultra-Dense Matter in Astrophysical Objects},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {10238-10241},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202967},
        abstract = {Neutron stars are among the densest and most extreme astrophysical objects in the observable universe. Their interiors exhibit extraordinary physical conditions characterized by ultra-high densities, intense gravitational fields, and strong magnetic environments. This paper reviews the structure, physical properties, and quantum states of ultra-dense matter within neutron stars, with particular emphasis on superfluidity, superconductivity, and the equation of state (EOS) of dense nuclear matter. Recent advances in multi messenger astronomy, including gravitational-wave observations from the GW170817 neutron star merger and measurements from the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER), have improved understanding of neutron star mass-radius relations and internal composition. The paper synthesizes theoretical and observational studies published between 2022 and 2025 to examine unresolved questions concerning neutron star interiors. Particular attention is given to neutron pairing mechanisms, pulsar glitches, neutrino cooling, and the possible existence of exotic phases such as deconfined quark matter. The study demonstrates that neutron stars provide a natural laboratory for investigating the interaction between quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and general relativity. Despite substantial progress, uncertainties concerning the inner core and supranuclear matter remain unresolved, necessitating further observational and theoretical research.},
        keywords = {Neutron stars, dense matter, superfluidity, superconductivity, gravitational waves, nuclear astrophysics},
        month = {May},
        }