Mass from a third star: transformations of close compact-object binaries within hierarchical triples
Mass from a third star: transformations of close compact-object binaries within hierarchical triples
ABSTRACT Close-orbit binaries consisting of two compact objects are a centre of attention because of the detection of gravitational-radiation-induced mergers. The creation of close, compact-object binaries involves physical processes that are not yet well understood; there are open questions about the manner in which two compact objects come to be …