On the Existence of Massive Neutron Stars

Author: Abubekerov M.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0571-7256

Source: Astrophysics, Vol.48, Iss.2, 2005-04, pp. : 179-187

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Abstract

Methods for estimating the masses of neutron stars in the Vela X-1, 4U 1700-37, and J0751+1807 are analyzed. The possible existence of massive neutron stars, the fraction of such stars among the overall total of neutron stars, and possible channels for their formation are discussed.