Physics of relativistic objects in compact binaries from birth to coalescence /

Presents a review of the astrophysical approach to the investigation of gravity theories. This book focuses on strong-field tests of general relativity and alternative theories of gravity, performed using collapsed objects (neutron stars, black holes and white dwarfs) in relativistic binaries as lab...

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Other Authors: Colpi, Monica., SpringerLink (Online Service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer, ©2009.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 378 pages) : illustrations.
Series: Astrophysics and space science library ; 359.
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