AbstractKilohertz QPOs have been detected from more than 20 neutron stars in low-mass X-ray binaries. Several different ideas have been proposed for their generation, involving resonances, magnetic interactions, and sharp transitions in the accretion flow. We show that although details are uncertain at this time, it is clear that the stellar magnetic field has a dynamic influence on the accretion flow. We also discuss the inferences about dense matter and strong gravity that can be drawn from all models, and the qualitative advances expected with a future X-ray timing mission.
Production of QPOs in accreting neutron star systems
Advances in Space Research ; 38 , 12 ; 2680-2683
2005-11-07
4 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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