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14 SynopsisThe final lecture (chapter 7) explores applications of the theory we havedeveloped to various sources. We calculate the quadrupole moment of a binarysystem, the energy radiated in the Newtonian approximation and the back-reactionon the orbit. We conclude with a brief introduction to the current-quadrupoledriveninstability in the r-modes of neutron stars.Chapters 2 and 5 are followed by a few exercises to assist students.We presume the reader has some background in general relativity and itsmathematical tools in differential geometry, at the level of the introductorychapters of Schutz (1985). A list of references is presented at the end of theselectures of sources suitable for further and background reading.