Structure of Neutron Stars and their Perturbation Excited Gravitational Waves Emission
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Date of Award
Spring 2012
Abstract
I explored the perturbation of the non-rotating neutron stars and the associated gravitational waves emission, and investigated the effect of nuclear properties on the mode oscillation frequencies. The properties of nuclear matter at high density determine neutron stars structure and their mode oscillation. Gravitational waves might become detectable in a few years. It will open a new window for us to probe our universe. This thesis aims to find out how we can understand the properties of neutron stars from gravitational waves detection, and infer the behavior of nuclear matter. On the other hand, we can use the modern experimental and theoretical constraints on nuclear iv matter to predict the mode oscillation. I will also talk about how the 'fifth force' influences the mode oscillation.
Advisor
Bao-An Li
Subject Categories
Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Physics
Recommended Citation
Lin, Weikang, "Structure of Neutron Stars and their Perturbation Excited Gravitational Waves Emission" (2012). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 96.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/96
