Hyperon systems without saturation and the possible transformation of nuclei into collapsons

Abstract

The binding energy of a system of Λ-hyperons is calculated as a function of baryon number A, assuming that the interaction between the Λ-hyperons consists of pair forces which are identical in all orbital states. At large values of A, the system becomes a compact object, reminding one of a strongly interacting elementary particle. Such objects are called collapsons. When A ≳ 50, a collapson is stable, while nuclei are unstable with respect to transformations into collapsons, with a lifetime of ∼10⁵⁹³ years. This lifetime is so great that such collapse of nuclei must be considered impossible. Other processes of formation of collapsons are discussed.