THE R-MODE INSTABILITY IN ROTATING NEUTRON STARS
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- 1 August 2001
- journal article
- review article
- Published by World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd in International Journal of Modern Physics D
- Vol. 10 (04) , 381-441
- https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218271801001062
Abstract
In this review we summarize the current understanding of the gravitational-wave driven instability associated with the so-called r-modes in rotating neutron stars. We discuss the nature of the r-modes, the detailed mechanics of the instability and its potential astrophysical significance. In particular we discuss results regarding the spin-evolution of nascent neutron stars, the detectability of r-mode gravitational waves and mechanisms limiting the spin-rate of accreting neutron stars in binary systems.Keywords
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