Neutron stars play a unique role in physics and astrophysics. The present book is mainly devoted to the theory of the EOS of neutron star matter and its consequences for neutron star structure.
Overview.- Equilibrium Plasma Properties. Outer Envelopes.- Structure and Equation of State of Neutron Star Crusts.- Envelopes with Strong Magnetic Fields.- Neutron Star Cores: Nucleons and Hyperons.- Neutron Star Structure.- Neutron Stars with Exotic Cores.- Strange Matter and Strange Stars.- Theory Versus Observations.