In binary neutron star systems,the orbits are expected to slowly decay,eventually resulting in a merger of the neutron stars.Where does the orbital energy go?

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The orbital energy is lost and emitted as gravity waves according to Einstein's theory of general relativity. As the neutron stars spiral inward, they emit strong gravitational waves that carry away their energy and angular momentum. Eventually, the neutron stars will collide and merge.

In Binary Neutron Star Systems,the Orbits Are Expected to Slowly