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The class of accreting neutron stars that are in close binary systems is reviewed. Basic physical parameters related to their X-ray emission are summarized. The highlights of the accretion process from leaving the companion star to landing on the neutron star are considered. Recent revival of the neutron star free precession interpretation of the long-term cycles is discussed.
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Ögelman, H. (1989). X-Ray Observations of Accreting Neutron Stars. In: Ögelman, H., van den Heuvel, E.P.J. (eds) Timing Neutron Stars. NATO ASI Series, vol 262. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2273-0_14
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