An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 18.20

Physical Processes in the Solar System — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · xray-binary-lifetime-estimate

Problem

Estimate the lifetime of a binary X-ray system using the information in Example 18.2.1. Take the lifetime to be the time required to transfer a mass of

1\,\mathrm{M}_\odot

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