The R-MODE instability in rotating neutron stars

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Andersson, N [1 ]
Kokkotas, KD
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[1] Univ Southampton, Dept Math, Southampton SO17 1BJ, Hants, England
[2] Aristotelian Univ Thessaloniki, Dept Phys, Thessaloniki 54006, Greece
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS D | 2001年 / 10卷 / 04期
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10.1142/S0218271801001062
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P1 [天文学];
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0704 ;
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In this review we summarize the current understanding of the gravitational-wave driven instability associated with the so-called r-modes in rotating neutron stars. We discuss the nature of the r-modes, the detailed mechanics of the instability and its potential astrophysical significance. In particular we discuss results regarding the spin-evolution of nascent neutron stars, the detectability of r-mode gravitational waves and mechanisms limiting the spin-rate of accreting neutron stars in binary systems.
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