1302.0878 (G. Nelemans et al.)

Ultra-compact binaries: relevance and role of Utrecht    [PDF]

G. Nelemans, L. van Haaften

We present a short overview of the formation and evolution of ultra-compact binaries. They are relevant to a surprisingly large number of astrophysical phenomena (binary interactions, mass transfer stability, explosive phenomena such as type Ia supernovae and gravitational waves).

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