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Radio and X-ray Signatures of Merging Neutron Stars

Brad M. S. Hansen, Maxim Lyutikov

astro-pharXiv:astro-ph/0003218

Abstract

We describe the possible electromagnetic signals expected from the magnetospheric interactions of a neutron star binary prior to merger. We find that both radio and X-ray signals of detectable strength are possible. We discuss possible links with the phenomenon of gamma-ray bursts and describe the prospects for direct detection of these signals in searches for radio and X-ray transients.

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