Radio and x-ray signatures of merging neutron stars

Mar, 2000
9 pages
Published in:
  • Mon.Not.Roy.Astron.Soc. 322 (2001) 695
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Report number:
  • CITA-99-27

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Abstract: (arXiv)
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 and describe the prospects for direct detection of these signals in searches for radio and X-ray transients.