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astro-ph2004
Understanding Compact Object Formation and Natal Kicks I. Calculation Methods and the case of GRO J1655-40
B. Willems, M. Henninger, T. Levin +5
In recent years proper motion measurements have been added to the set of observational constraints on the current properties of Galactic X-ray binaries. We develop an analysis that…
astro-ph2004
The Formation of the Most Relativistic Pulsar PSR J0737-3039
B. Willems, V. Kalogera, M. Henninger
We present an updated set of constraints for the progenitor of PSR J0737-3039 and for the natal kicks imparted to pulsar B taking into account both the evolutionary and kinematic h…
astro-ph2004
Pulsar Kicks and Spin Tilts in the Close Double Neutron Stars PSR J0737-3039, PSR B1534+12 and PSR B1913+16
B. Willems, V. Kalogera, M. Henninger
In view of the recent measurement of the scintillation velocity for PSR J0737-3039, we examine the complete set of constraints imposed on the pulsar B natal kicks (magnitude and or…