On the masses of neutron stars

Details On the masses of neutron stars On the masses of neutron stars

1995-05-16

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/9505071v1

Astron.Astrophys.303:497,1995

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

5 pages of compressed, uuencoded postscript (text+figure). Accepted for publication in A&A. In case of problems, contact mhvk@

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We analyze the currently available observations of X-ray binaries in a consistent way, to re-determine the masses of the neutron stars in these systems. In particular, our attention is focussed on a realistic and consistent assessment of observational uncertainties and sources of systematic error. Confidence limits for these new mass estimates are generally less optimistic than previously assumed. The available observations, including data on six radio pulsars, do not firmly constrain the equation of state of neutron star matter. In particular, a firm upper mass limit cannot yet be established. An improvement of the accuracy of optical data holds the key to further progress.

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