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Natal kicks of compact objects
DOI:10.1016/j.newar.2025.101734.png)
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When compact objects – neutron stars and black holes – are formed in a supernova explosion, they may receive a high velocity at formation, which may reach or even exceed 1000 km s−1 for neutron stars and hundreds of km s−1 for black holes. The origin of the velocity kick is intimately related to supernova physics. A better understanding of kick properties from astronomical observations will shed light on the unsolved problems of these explosions, such as the exact conditions leading to exotic electron capture and ultra-stripped supernovae.
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