Abstract This review surveys the different formation mechanisms of low-mass X-ray binaries in globular clusters. Theoretical estimates of cross sections for tidal capture are combined with number densities of stars of different types — as derived from the initial mass function — to calculate the formation rates of a variety of close X-ray binaries. These rates are then compared with the observations. The formation of millisecond radiopulsars from low-mass X-ray binaries is also discussed. Finally the effects of core collapse and mass segregation are touched upon.


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    Title :

    X-ray binaries and millisecond pulsars in globular clusters


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    Published in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 8 , 2-3 ; 529-538


    Publication date :

    1988-01-01


    Size :

    10 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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