Binary Systems

Evolution of binary stars and compact-object binaries, including gravitational radiation sources.

Dec 15, 1975
publication
Mechanism for inducing synchronous rotation and small eccentricity in close binary systems
1975-12-15
W.H. Press, L. Smarr, and P. Wiita, Astrophysical Journal Letters, 202, L135-L137 (1975).
Jul 15, 1976
publication
The Binary Pulsar — Physical Processes, Possible Companions, And Evolutionary Histories
1976-07-15
L. Smarr and R. Blandford, Astrophysical Journal, 207, 574-588 (1976).
Dec 1, 1987
publication
Degenerate Dwarf Binaries as Promising, Detectable Sources of Gravitational Radiation
1987-12-01
C. R. Evans, I. Iben, Jr., and L. Smarr, Astrophysical Journal, 323, 129-139 (1987).