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We investigate the spectrum of torsional modes in the neutron star crust and discuss what conclusions may be drawn about the global properties of the star from observations of such modes.
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Samuelsson, L., Andersson, N. Oscillations in the neutron star crust. Astrophys Space Sci 308, 581–583 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10509-007-9301-6
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