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Probing neutron star interiors through mass-radius relations and the equation of state using piecewise polytrope
We present a novel framework for probing neutron star interiors by combining piecewise polytropic equations of state with mass-radius constraints. Solving the TOV equations across density regimes, we generate mass-radius curves and compare them with NICER and gravitational wave data. Our analysis highlights how different polytropic segments influence neutron star properties, particularly within the range. This approach constrains the pressure-density relation at supranuclear densities and suggests potential exotic matter phases. The results agree and enable more precise interpretation of forthcoming observations, advancing neutron stars as probes of extreme-density physics.