Gravitational-Wave Instabilities in Rotating Compact Stars

It is generally accepted that the limit on the stable rotation of neutron stars is set by gravitational-radiation reaction (GRR) driven instabilities, which cause the stars to emit gravitational waves that carry angular momentum away from them. The instability modes are moderated by the shear viscos...

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Main Authors: Eric L. Bratton, Zikun Lin, Fridolin Weber, Milva G. Orsaria, Ignacio F. Ranea-Sandoval, Nathaniel Saavedra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Galaxies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4434/10/5/94