The accretion process in neutron star binaries differs from that of white dwarf binaries due to the absence of a solid surface in black holes. Neutron stars experience matter accumulation that leads to significant thermonuclear explosions, indicating a higher energy output compared to white dwarfs. This discussion confirms that while the fundamental processes may be similar, the energy dynamics in neutron star binaries are markedly more intense.
PREREQUISITESAstronomers, astrophysics students, and researchers interested in stellar evolution and high-energy astrophysical processes will benefit from this discussion.
skydivephil said:The acretion process between a white dwar binary and blakc hole binary is significantly different as the black hole has no solid surface. So am I right to presume that a neutron star binary should be the same process but with higher energies than than white dwarf case?