Electromagnetic Radiation From Temporal Variations in Space-Time and Progenitors of Gamma Ray Burst and Millisecond Pulsars

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Abstract

A time varying space–time metric is shown to be a source of electromagnetic radiation even in the absence of charge sources. The post-Newtonian approximation is used as a realistic model of the connection between the space–time metric and a time-varying gravitational potential. Rapid temporal variations in the metric from the coalescence of relativistic stars are shown to be likely progenitors of gamma ray burst and millisecond pulsars.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalInternational Journal of Modern Physics D
Volume16
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • gravity
  • electromagnetism
  • gamma ray burst
  • millisecond pulsars

Disciplines

  • Astrophysics and Astronomy
  • Physical Sciences and Mathematics

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