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Astron. Astrophys. 327, 428-431 (1997)
On the stochastic gravitational radiation background produced by an ensemble of single neutron stars
K.A. Postnov 1 and
M.E. Prokhorov 2
1 The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN),
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-01, Japan
2 Sternberg Astronomical Institute, Moscow University,
119899 Moscow, Russia
Received 13 January 1997 / Accepted 12 May 1997
Abstract
The possible stochastic background produced by single galactic
neutron star is studied. The upper limit to this background
independent of the NS ellipticities is derived. If
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0.1 of old neutron star population have a low
surface magnetic field (![[FORMULA]](img2.gif)
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G;
from the beginning or due to field decay), this background may be
detected by the advanced LIGO/VIRGO interferometers with a sensitivity
of ![[FORMULA]](img4.gif)
at 100 Hz during 1-year
integration.
Key words: gravitational
waves 
stars: neutron
Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Stochastic GR background produced by rotating single NS
- 3. Discussion
- Acknowledgements
- References
© European Southern Observatory (ESO) 1997
Online publication: April 8, 1998
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