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Anisotropic spheres with Van der Waals-type equation of state

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We study static spherically symmetric space-time to describe relativistic compact objects with anisotropic matter distribution and derive two classes of exact models to the Einstein–Maxwell system with a modified Van der Waals equation of state. We motivate a Van der Waals-type equation of state to physically signify a high-density domain of quark matter, and the generated exact solutions are shown to contain several classes of exact models reported previously that correspond to various physical scenarios. Geometrical analysis shows that the physical quantities are well behaved so that these models may be used to describe anisotropic charged compact spheres.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, Eastern University, Chenkalady, Sri Lanka

    S THIRUKKANESH

  2. Department of Physics, Eastern University, Chenkalady, Sri Lanka

    F C RAGEL

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THIRUKKANESH, S., RAGEL, F.C. Anisotropic spheres with Van der Waals-type equation of state. Pramana - J Phys 83, 83–93 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-014-0766-x

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