Dynamical evolution of dense clusters of compact stars

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Aug 1989

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Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X), vol. 343, Aug. 15, 1989, p. 725-749. Research supported by the U.S. Army.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

61

Black Holes (Astronomy), Fokker-Planck Equation, Galactic Nuclei, Neutron Stars, Star Clusters, Binary Stars, Gravitational Waves, Open Clusters, Stellar Motions

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The results of multicomponent Fokker-Planck simulations of the dynamical evolution of dense clusters of compact stars are presented. The dominant physical process is the dissipative formation of binaries through gravitational radiation emission and their subsequent merger. The simulations predict a rapid buildup of massive black holes in the cluster core resulting from successive binary mergers and mass segregation. The binary systems that form are promising sources of gravitational radiation for detection by ground-based laser interferometers. The ultimate fate of the cluster is discussed, as is the possibility of large mass loss due to explosions during the evolution of neutron-star binaries.

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