Gamma-ray bursts and gravitational waves

M Ruffert, H T Janka

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASTROPHYSICAL SOURCES FOR GROUND-BASED GRAVITATIONAL WAVE DETECTORS
EditorsJM Centrella
Place of PublicationMELVILLE
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics
Pages143-151
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)0-7354-0014-8
Publication statusPublished - 2001

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • NEUTRON-STAR MERGERS
  • PHYSICAL MODELS
  • BLACK-HOLES
  • BINARIES
  • EMISSION
  • STEP

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