Neutron star masses derived from relativistic measurements of radio pulsars

Neutron star masses derived from relativistic measurements of radio pulsars

Radio telescope observations of relativistic phenomena in binary pulsar systems yield straightforward and robust determinations of the masses of pulsars and their companion stars. This paper summarizes masses measured by this means.

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Veröffentlicht in:Advances in space research 2006, Vol.38 (12), p.2721-2724
1. Verfasser: Nice, David J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Binary stars
Gravitation
masses
Neutron stars
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Zusammenfassung:Radio telescope observations of relativistic phenomena in binary pulsar systems yield straightforward and robust determinations of the masses of pulsars and their companion stars. This paper summarizes masses measured by this means.
ISSN:0273-1177
1879-1948
DOI:10.1016/j.asr.2006.04.024