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Authors: Matthew D. Duez, Yuk Tung Liu, Stuart L. Shapiro, Masaru Shibata, Branson C. Stephens

Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007

Abstract: The merger of two neutron stars usually produces a remnant with a mass significantly above the single (nonrotating) neutron star maximum mass. In some cases, the remnant will be stabilized against collapse by rapid, differential rotation. MHD-driven angular momentum transport eventually leads to the collapse of the remnant's core, resulting in a black hole surrounded by a massive accretion torus. Here we present simulations of this process. The plausibility of generating short duration gamma ray bursts through this scenario is discussed.

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