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Title Physics of relativistic objects in compact binaries : from birth to coalescence / edited by Monica Colpi [and others]
Published Dordrecht : Springer, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 378 pages) : illustrations
Series Astrophysics and space science library ; 359
Astrophysics and space science library ; 359.
Contents Binary systems as test-beds of gravity theories / Thibault Damour -- Exploiting binary pulsars as laboratories of gravity theories / Michael Kramer -- Perspective in the search for relativistic pulsars / Nichi D'Amico and Marta Burgay -- The formation and evolution of relativistic binaries / E.P.J. van den Heuvel -- Dynamical formation and evolution of neutron star and black hole binaries in globular clusters / Monica Colpi and Bernadetta Devecchi -- Short gamma ray bursts: marking the birth of black holes from coalescing compact binaries / Davide Lazzati and Rosalba Perna -- Strong gravitational field diagnostics in binary systems containing a compact object / L. Stella -- White dwarfs in ultrashort binary systems / Gian Luca Israel and Simone Dall'Osso -- Binary black hole coalescence / Frans Pretorius
Summary Presents a review of the astrophysical approach to the investigation of gravity theories. This book focuses on strong-field tests of general relativity and alternative theories of gravity, performed using collapsed objects (neutron stars, black holes and white dwarfs) in relativistic binaries as laboratories
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject General relativity (Physics)
Relativistic astrophysics.
Compact objects (Astronomy)
Double stars -- Evolution.
Compact objects (Astronomy)
Double stars -- Evolution.
General relativity (Physics)
Relativistic astrophysics.
Physique.
Compact objects (Astronomy)
Double stars -- Evolution
General relativity (Physics)
Relativistic astrophysics
Form Electronic book
Author Colpi, Monica.
ISBN 9781402092640
1402092644
9781402092633
1402092636