The r-mode instability in rotating neutron stars
In this review we summarize the current understanding of the gravitational-wave driven instability associated with the so-called r-modes in rotating neutron stars. We discuss the nature of the r-modes, the detailed mechanics of the instability and its potential astrophysical significance. In particu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2001.
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