Author(s): Yong Gao, Hao-Jui Kuan, Cheng-Jun Xia, Hector O. Silva, and Masaru Shibata
As binary neutron stars inspiral toward each other, the tides raise can excite fluid and elastic modes on these neutron stars. The authors show using a realistic stellar model that these modes can a small phase shift in the merger waveforms. In addition, these modes can reach such amplitudes that they can lead to crust breaking, which potentially can release...