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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | AIP Conference Proceedings |
| Subtitle of host publication | Xiamen-CUSTIPEN Workshop on the EOS of Dense Neutron-Rich Matter in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy |
| Editors | Ang Li, Bao-An Li, Furong Xu |
| Place of Publication | New York NY USA |
| Publisher | American Institute of Physics |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Volume | 2127 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780735418691 |
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| Publication status | Published - 17 Jul 2019 |
| Event | Xiamen-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 2019 → 7 Jan 2019 |
Publication series
| Name | AIP Conference Proceedings |
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| Volume | 2127 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0094-243X |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1551-7616 |
Conference
| Conference | Xiamen-CUSTIPEN Workshop on the Equation of State of Dense Neutron-Rich Matter in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy 2019 |
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| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Xiamen |
| Period | 3/01/19 → 7/01/19 |
| Other | The Equation of State (EOS) of matter is the relationship among pressure, density, temperature and composition of the matter. To determine the EOS of dense neutron-rich nuclear matter has been a longstanding goal of both astrophysics and nuclear physics. Articles in this proceeding of the Xiamen-CUSTIPEN Workshop on the EOS of Dense Neutron-Rich Nuclear Matter in the Era of Gravitational Waves summarize the latest development in this field. The main topics include * EOS of Neutron-Rich Matter from Nuclear Theories and Terrestrial Experiments * Properties of Neutron Stars from Theories and Observations * Impacts of Nuclear EOS on the Evolution Dynamics and Products of Compact Binaries * Imprints of Nuclear EOS on Gravitational Waves from Various Sources * Nature of Dense Matter and Synthesis of Heavy Elements in the Cosmos * Isospin Dependence of Strong Interactions and Correlations in Dense Matter |