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We explore two possible applications of the theory of Bose-Einstein condensates in astrophysical contexts, one being white dwarfs and neutron stars, the other being Bose-Einstein condensates of dark matter. There is a general consensus that the conditions in these astrophysical environments allow for the formation of a Bose-Einstein condensate and thus the investigation of such scenarios are important for the determination of the physical properties of these astrophysical objects.
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Gruber, C., Pelster, A. (2016). Bose-Einstein Condensates in Compact Astrophysical Objects. In: Wunner, G., Pelster, A. (eds) Selforganization in Complex Systems: The Past, Present, and Future of Synergetics. Understanding Complex Systems. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27635-9_19
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