Ultra-compact binaries: relevance and role of Utrecht
G. Nelemans, L. van Haaften (Radboud University)
TL;DR
This paper reviews the formation, evolution, and astrophysical significance of ultra-compact binaries, highlighting their roles in phenomena like supernovae and gravitational waves.
Contribution
It provides an overview of ultra-compact binaries' formation, evolution, and their importance in various astrophysical processes.
Findings
Ultra-compact binaries are linked to multiple astrophysical phenomena.
They are relevant to type Ia supernovae and gravitational wave sources.
The paper emphasizes their formation and evolutionary pathways.
Abstract
We present a short overview of the formation and evolution of ultra-compact binaries. They are relevant to a surprisingly large number of astrophysical phenomena (binary interactions, mass transfer stability, explosive phenomena such as type Ia supernovae and gravitational waves).
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Taxonomy
TopicsStellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research