Open AccessRadio and X‐ray signatures of merging neutron stars
Author(s) -
Hansen Brad M. S.,
Lyutikov Maxim
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
monthly notices of the royal astronomical society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.058
H-Index - 383
eISSN - 1365-2966
pISSN - 0035-8711
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-8711.2001.04103.x
Subject(s) - physics , neutron star , astrophysics , astronomy , binary number , stars , mathematics , arithmetic
We describe the possible electromagnetic signals expected from the magnetospheric interactions of a neutron star binary prior to merger. We find that both radio and X‐ray signals of detectable strength are possible. We discuss possible links with the phenomenon of gamma‐ray bursts (GRBs) and describe the prospects for direct detection of these signals in searches for radio and X‐ray transients.