Gravitational self-torque and spin precession in compact binaries

We calculate the effect of self-interaction on the "geodetic" spin precession of a compact body in a strong-field orbit around a black hole. Specifically, we consider the spin precession angle ? per radian of orbital revolution for a particle carrying mass ? and spin s?(G/c)?2 in a circula...

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Main Authors: Dolan, Sam R. (Author), Warburton, Niels (Author), Harte, Abraham I. (Author), Le Tiec, Alexandre (Author), Wardell, Barry (Author), Barack, Leor (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014-03-06.
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