Neutron stars achieve resonance as they spiral towards a collision (IMAGE)

University of Bath

Neutron stars achieve resonance as they spiral towards a collision

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The physics of massive nuclei can be studied by measuring the 'note' at which tidal resonance between merging neutron stars causes the solid crust of the neutron stars to shatter

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University of Bath

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