Published July 7, 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

The reduced Hamiltonian for next-to-leading-order spin-squared dynamics of general compact binaries

  • 1. Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet, Max-Wien-Platz 1, 07743 Jena (Germany)

Description

Within the post-Newtonian framework the fully reduced Hamiltonian (i.e. with eliminated spin supplementary condition) for the next-to-leading-order spin-squared dynamics of general compact binaries is presented. The Hamiltonian is applicable to the spin dynamics of all kinds of binaries with self-gravitating components such as black holes and/or neutron stars taking into account spin-induced quadrupolar deformation effects in second post-Newtonian order perturbation theory of Einstein's field equations. The corresponding equations of motion for spin, position and momentum variables are given in terms of canonical Poisson brackets. Comparison with a nonreduced potential calculated within the effective field theory approach is made.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0264-9381/27/13/135007

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1088/0264-9381/27/13/135007;
PII
S0264-9381(10)47390-6;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Classical and Quantum Gravity
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
13
Journal Page Range
[10 p.]
ISSN
0264-9381
CODEN
CQGRDG