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Relativistic models of kHz QPOs

Astrophysics 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

After reviewing the general-relativistic ``gap'' model of accretion, I discuss its relation to the high frequency quasi-periodic oscillations observed in low-mass X-ray binaries. The ``300'' Hz frequency seen in some X-ray bursts may be a relativistic signature of keplerian rotation of the neutron star.

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@article{arxiv.astro-ph/0012544,
  title  = {Relativistic models of kHz QPOs},
  author = {W. Kluzniak},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/0012544},
  year   = {2007}
}

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to appear in Proc. of the NATO ASI in Elounda, May 1999 "The Black-hole neutron-star connection"