Neutron star collapse can produce GBBs?

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A neutron star can collapse into a black hole if it accumulates enough mass from a companion star, exceeding the Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff limit. This collapse may lead to the production of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), although the exact origins of GRBs remain largely unexplained. Neutron stars typically expel most of the accreted matter due to their strong magnetic fields, which can create pulsars when aligned with our line of sight. In binary neutron star mergers, short gamma-ray bursts are likely produced, supporting the idea that black hole formation is a probable outcome. Neutron star material cannot escape as a solid entity; if it were to attempt to leave the gravitational influence, it would decompress and explode.
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If a neutron star accumulate materials from its companion star ,then it's mass exceeded Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff limit, it will collapse into a black hole! My question is ,in this case ,it will produce "gamma-ray burst"?
 
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HI Magnetar,

I believe no one can answer the question you ask. All we know is that we measure gamma ray bursts, but until now, no satisfactory explanation of their origin has been found.

Cheers,
Bobbywhy
 
In the case of ordinary accretion, neutron stars tend to expell most accreted matter. Due to their intense magnetic fields, this occurs mainly at the poles. When the poles of neutron stars lay close enough to our line of sight, it produces a pulsar. Pulsars invariable appear to 'spin down', signifying a slowing of rotation. If a neuton star were rapidly gaining mass, it should tend to rotate faster. In the case of inspiralling binary neutron stars, mergers are thought to account for short gamma ray bursts, consistent with your idea. Formation of a black hole is probably inevitable in these cases. About 5% of neutron stars are observed to have a neutron star companion.
 
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Neutron star material cannot be expelled as a condensed matter entity. Were a chunk to attempt to leave the gravity well, it would decompress [explode].
 
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