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A Theory for Neutron Star and Black Hole Kicks and Induced Spins

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arxiv 2311.12109 v2 pith:W3LI6G2R submitted 2023-11-20 astro-ph.HE astro-ph.GAastro-ph.SR

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Using twenty long-term 3D core-collapse supernova simulations, we find that lower compactness progenitors that explode quasi-spherically due to the short delay to explosion experience smaller neutron star recoil kicks in the $\sim$100$-$200 km s$^{-1}$ range, while higher compactness progenitors that explode later and more aspherically leave neutron stars with kicks in the $\sim$300$-$1000 km s$^{-1}$ range. In addition, we find that these two classes are correlated with the gravitational mass of the neutron star. This correlation suggests that the survival of binary neutron star systems may in part be due to their lower kick speeds. We also find a correlation of the kick with both the mass dipole of the ejecta and the explosion energy. Furthermore, one channel of black hole birth leaves masses of $\sim$10 $M_{\odot}$, is not accompanied by a neutrino-driven explosion, and experiences small kicks. A second is through a vigorous explosion that leaves behind a black hole with a mass of $\sim$3.0 $M_{\odot}$ kicked to high speeds. We find that the induced spins of nascent neutron stars range from seconds to $\sim$10 milliseconds, {but do not yet see a significant spin/kick correlation for pulsars.} We suggest that if an initial spin biases the explosion direction, a spin/kick correlation {would be} a common byproduct of the neutrino mechanism of core-collapse supernovae. Finally, the induced spin in explosive black hole formation is likely large and in the collapsar range. This new 3D model suite provides a greatly expanded perspective and appears to explain some observed pulsar properties by default.

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