Abstract / Description of output
Several currently popular models for the central engines of gamma-ray bursts are mentioned and some merits and problems discussed. Special emphasis is placed upon the strength of gravitational waves emitted. While merging compact binaries (involving neutron stars or a black hole) promise strong wave signals, collapsars and He-star mergers are more problematic in this respect. We present simulation results for neutron star binary and neutron star - black hole binary coalescences.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ASTROPHYSICAL SOURCES FOR GROUND-BASED GRAVITATIONAL WAVE DETECTORS |
Editors | JM Centrella |
Place of Publication | MELVILLE |
Publisher | American Institute of Physics |
Pages | 143-151 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Print) | 0-7354-0014-8 |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- NEUTRON-STAR MERGERS
- PHYSICAL MODELS
- BLACK-HOLES
- BINARIES
- EMISSION
- STEP