A comprehensive analysis of anisotropic stellar objects with quadratic equation of state

The present investigation examines the behaviour of compact relativistic objects characterised by static and spherically symmetric space–time for neutral anisotropic matter distribution. More specifically, we consider an equation of state (EoS), in which density and radial pressure are connected with each other quadratically. By smoothly matching the interior space–time with the exterior at the stellar surface, the appropriate values of the constant parameters for physically realistic solutions are obtained to model various compact stars. We explore the physical behaviour of compact stellar models SMC X-4, Vela X-1, CEN X-3, PSR J1614-2230, LMC X-4 and EXO 1785-248. Further, we describe several features of the compact stellar systems that exhibit physically acceptable attributes with no singularity. All important stability criteria, such as the energy conditions, causality conditions, Buchdhal condition and the adiabatic index are fulfilled by our neutral anisotropic compact star models. An in-depth comprehension of the physical characteristics of the proposed solution has been achieved through meticulous analytical and graphical examinations. By utilising this solution, the masses and radii of six compact stellar candidates mentioned above are optimised with the observed values obtained experimentally. The derived solution might be useful to enhance the understanding of the strong-field regimes and self-gravitating entities.