Neutron star merger remnants: Braking indices, gravitational waves, and the equation of state

Paul D. Lasky, Nikhil Sarin, Greg Ashton

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Abstract

The binary neutron star merger GW170817/GRB170817A confirmed that at least some neutron star mergers are the progenitors of short gamma-ray bursts. Many short gamma-ray bursts have long-term x-ray afterglows that have been interpreted in terms of post-merger millisecond magnetars - rapidly rotating, highly magnetised, massive neutron stars. We review our current understanding of millisecond magnetars born in short gamma-ray bursts, focusing particularly three main topics. First, whether millisecond magnetars really do provide the most plausible explain for the x-ray plateau. Second, determining and observing the gravitational-wave emission from these remnants. Third, determining the equation of state of nuclear matter from current and future x-ray and gravitational-wave measurements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings
Subtitle of host publicationXiamen-CUSTIPEN Workshop on the EOS of Dense Neutron-Rich Matter in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy
EditorsAng Li, Bao-An Li, Furong Xu
Place of PublicationNew York NY USA
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics
Number of pages12
Volume2127
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9780735418691
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Jul 2019
EventXiamen-CUSTIPEN Workshop on the Equation of State of Dense Neutron-Rich Matter in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy 2019 - Xiamen, China
Duration: 3 Jan 20197 Jan 2019

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2127
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceXiamen-CUSTIPEN Workshop on the Equation of State of Dense Neutron-Rich Matter in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXiamen
Period3/01/197/01/19

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