Theoretical expectations for high-mass X-ray binaries, supernova remnants, and their evolutionary paths: An overview talk for LIAC41: the eventful life of stellar multiples

TL;DR

This paper reviews current understanding of neutron stars, black holes, and the evolutionary paths leading to high-mass X-ray binaries, highlighting the complex life cycles of massive stellar multiples.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical expectations for the formation and evolution of high-mass X-ray binaries and related remnants, synthesizing recent insights.

Findings

Neutron stars and black holes are end products of stellar evolution.

Evolutionary pathways to high-mass X-ray binaries are complex and multifaceted.

Current models help explain observed properties of stellar remnants.

Abstract

In this invited talk at the 41st Li\`ege International Astrophysical Colloquium on "The eventful life of massive star multiples", I reviewed some aspects of our current understanding of neutron stars and black holes as end products of stellar evolution as well as the evolutionary paths leading to the formation of high-mass X-ray binaries.