"Elasticity and Rotation in Compact Astrophysical Objects: A Framework for Understanding Transitional Stellar Remnants

Recent observations of compact stellar remnants reveal objects occupying a previously underexplored mass range between classical neutron stars and black holes. This study presents a theoretical framework that interprets spacetime as an elastic medium and examines how stellar rotation dynamically affects the stability of such objects. By introducing a generalized predictive parameter for compact object outcomes, the model provides a unified explanation for transitional stellar remnants observed in gravitational wave events and supernovae, highlighting the role of elastic response and rotational dynamics in shaping their fate. The framework is consistent with observed extreme cases and offers a robust, testable approach for understanding compact object formation in the mass transition region. Keywords / Hashtags (Zenodo / search-friendly): #Astrophysics #CompactObjects #NeutronStars #BlackHoles #MassGap #StellarEvolution #GravitationalWaves #Kilonovae #SpacetimeElasticity #RotationalDynamics #TransitionalRemnants #PredictiveModels #TheoreticalPhysics #ObservationalValidation #HighMassNeutronStars