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Evolution of low-mass X-ray binaries: dependence on the mass of the compact object TEXT SIZE: A A A
A low mass X-ray binary arises when a small dense object orbits another larger stellar object. As material falls from the larger object falls toward its smaller, denser companion, the material heats up and emits high-energy radiation. This article studies how these types of systems evolve based on initial conditions under which the binary forms and how they radiate energy, helping astronomers better understand them.
 
 
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