Physics of Relativistic Objects in Compact Binaries: From Birth to Coalescence

This book provides a comprehensive, authoritative and timely review of the astrophysical approach to the investigation of gravity theories. Particular attention is paid to strong-field tests of general relativity and alternative theories of gravity, performed using collapsed objects (neutron stars,...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Colpi, Monica. (Editor), Casella, Piergiorgio. (Editor), Gorini, Vittorio. (Editor), Moschella, Ugo. (Editor), Possenti, Andrea. (Editor)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2009.
Series:Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 359
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