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- Introduction
- Introduction
- Classification
- Classification, Z-sources, Atoll sources
- Spectral shape
- Spectral shape
- X-ray Bursts
- X-Ray Bursts
- Burst Theory
- Burst Theory, Superbursts, Rapid Burster
- Bursting Pulsar
- Bursting Pulsar, Burst oscillations
- LMXB Timing Properties
- Timing, EXOSAT: The QPO Era, RXTE: The Kilohertz QPO Era, Origin of QPOs
- Models for QPOs
- Beat Frequency Model, Relativistic Precession Model, Model Summary