The Evolution of Compact Binary Star Systems
We review the formation and evolution of compact binary stars consisting of white dwarfs (WDs), neutron stars (NSs), and black holes (BHs). Binary NSs and BHs are thought to be the primary astrophysical sources of gravitational waves (GWs) within the frequency band of ground-based detectors, while c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2006-12-01
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| Series: | Living Reviews in Relativity |
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| Online Access: | http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2006-6 |