force and the corresponding BHF single particle dispersion are corrected, leading to an
extremely high proton-neutron gap of Δ∼ 8 MeV at ρ∼ 0.5 ρ 0. Arguments of whether this
value can be reduced due to screening effects are discussed. A density dependent delta
interaction with cutoff is adjusted so as to approximately reproduce the nuclear matter values
with the Paris force.