Search for pre-burst emission from binary neutron star mergers with Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma [HEAP]

http://arxiv.org/abs/2209.00716


Close binary systems consisting of two neutron stars (BNS) emit gravitational waves, that allow them to merge on timescales shorter than Hubble time. It is widely believed, that NS-NS mergers in such systems power short gamma-ray bursts (GRB). Several mechanisms which could lead to electromagnetic energy release prior to a merger have been proposed. We estimate the ability to observe the possible pre-burst emission with telescopes of Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma. We also investigate first such event, GRB210919A, which fell into the field of view of the SRG telescopes less than two days before the burst.

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I. Mereminskiy, A. Lutovinov, K. Postnov, et. al.
Mon, 5 Sep 22
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Comments: Accepted for publication in Astronomy Letters