Published October 15, 1976 | Version v1
Journal article

Pulsating X-ray sources: Slowly rotating neutron stars

Creators

  • 1. Theoretical Studies Branch, NASA-Ames Research Center

Description

The origin of the slowly pulsing X-ray sources is considered. It is shown that tidal forces in a pre-supernova binary system will lead to synchronization of the stellar rotation with the orbital period. Consideration of the structure of the presupernova star then indicates that X-ray periods of the correct order of magnitude will be produced in these systems

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
The Astrophysical Journal
Journal Volume
209
Journal Issue
2
Series
Astrophys. J., Lett. Ed.
Journal Page Range
L69
ISSN
0004-637X

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
8300449
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
BINARY STARS; COSMIC X-RAY SOURCES; NEUTRON STARS; PULSARS; ROTATION; STAR EVOLUTION; STAR MODELS; VARIATIONS
Descriptors DEC
COSMIC RADIO SOURCES; COSMIC RAY SOURCES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; STARS

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