The basic structure of baryonic matter in the universe is determined by quantum chromodynamics (QCD). Recent advances in theoretical and numerical studies of QCD with supercomputers have made it possible not only to calculate the properties of individual baryons, but also the interactions between baryons and the QCD phase structure. These studies are ultimately related to the internal structure of neutron stars. In this seminar, I will give an overview of the achievements to date in these directions and comment on future challenges in the unified understanding of neutron stars from QCD.
1986 Ph.D., Kyoto University
1988 Postdoc, The State University of New York at Stony Brook
1990 Associate Fellow, Theory Division, CERN
1990 Research Assistant Prof., Institute for Nuclear Theory, Univ. of Washington
1992 Assistant Prof., Department of Physics, Univ. of Washington
1993 Associate Prof., University of Tsukuba
1998 Associate Prof., Kyoto University
2000 Professor, The University of Tokyo
2012 Chief Scientist, RIKEN Nishina Center
2016- Program Director RIKEN iTHEMS
