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One of the most exciting scientific discoveries in recent times has been the detection of Gravitational Waves from massive compact objects such as Neutron Stars, opening a new window to astronomy beyond multiwavelength telescopes. The ultra-high densities in the interior of Neutron Stars surpass those of terrestrial nuclear and heavy-ion laboratories and provide an ideal environment to study fundamental Physics under extreme conditions. It is conjectured that strangeness containing matter such as hyperons or deconfined quarks, or even dark matter could exist in the core of neutron stars. Their presence in the stellar interior could affect observable properties of neutron stars, and their understanding is crucial for the correct interpretation of multi-messenger data. In this talk, I will highlight some of our recent works that demonstrate how gravitational waves can be used as a unique tool to probe the neutron star interior and provide insights into the behaviour of dense matter.
