Further study of neutron star binaries will be made using the recently developed three spatial dimensional general relativistic computer model. In particular the fate of the neutron stars, whether they form black holes or not (an equation of state issue), how the neutron stars turn their increased binding energy into thermal energy, the role of stellar spin, neutrino emission, the accompanying magnetic field, will be investigated. The implications for the gravity wave signal of the above processes which occur inside the neutron stars will be estimated.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Physics (PHY)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9724730
Program Officer
Richard Isaacson
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-03-15
Budget End
2000-02-29
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$10,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Individual Award
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21201