scholarly journals Two Radio Pulsars with Magnetar Fields

2004 ◽  
Vol 218 ◽  
pp. 255-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. McLaughlin ◽  
D. R. Lorimer ◽  
A. G. Lyne ◽  
M. Kramer ◽  
A. J. Faulkner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Radio Emission ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
Critical Field ◽  
Radio Pulsars ◽  
Pulsar Emission ◽  
X Ray ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Surface Dipole ◽  
The Relationship

PSRs J1847–0130 and J1718–37184 have inferred surface dipole magnetic fields greater than those of any other known pulsars and well above the “quantum critical field” above which some models predict radio emission should not occur. These fields are similar to those of the anomalous X-ray pulsars (AXPs), which growing evidence suggests are “magnetars”. The lack of AXP-like X-ray emission from these radio pulsars (and the non-detection of radio emission from the AXPs) creates new challenges for understanding pulsar emission physics and the relationship between these classes of apparently young neutron stars.

scholarly journals A New View on Young Pulsars in Supernova Remnants: Slow, Radio-quiet & X-ray Bright

2000 ◽  
Vol 177 ◽  
pp. 699-702 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. V. Gotthelf ◽  
G. Vasisht
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
Supernova Remnants ◽  
Simple Explanation ◽  
Crab Pulsar ◽  
Radio Pulsars ◽  
Substantial Fraction ◽  
Subsequent Evolution ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Field Decay

AbstractWe propose a simple explanation for the apparent dearth of radio pulsars associated with young supernova remnants (SNRs). Recent X-ray observations of young remnants have revealed slowly rotating (P∼ 10s) central pulsars with pulsed emission above 2 keV, lacking in detectable radio emission. Some of these objects apparently have enormous magnetic fields, evolving in a manner distinct from the Crab pulsar. We argue that these X-ray pulsars can account for a substantial fraction of the long sought after neutron stars in SNRs and that Crab-like pulsars are perhaps the rarer, but more highly visible example of these stellar embers. Magnetic field decay likely accounts for their high X-ray luminosity, which cannot be explained as rotational energy loss, as for the Crab-like pulsars. We suggest that the natal magnetic field strength of these objects control their subsequent evolution. There are currently almost a dozen slow X-ray pulsars associated with young SNRs. Remarkably, these objects, taken together, represent at least half of the confirmed pulsars in supernova remnants. This being the case, these pulsars must be the progenitors of a vast population of previously unrecognized neutron stars.

scholarly journals ERRATUM: “NEW LIMITS ON RADIO EMISSION FROM X-RAY DIM ISOLATED NEUTRON STARS” (2009, ApJ, 702, 692)

2009 ◽  
Vol 708 (1) ◽  
pp. 910-910 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. I. Kondratiev ◽  
M. A. McLaughlin ◽  
D. R. Lorimer ◽  
M. Burgay ◽  
A. Possenti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radio Emission ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
X Ray

scholarly journals X-ray binaries with neutron stars at different accretion stages

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (S346) ◽  
pp. 219-227
Author(s):  
Konstantin A. Postnov ◽  
Alexander G. Kuranov ◽  
Lev R. Yungelson
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
Orbital Period ◽  
Population Synthesis ◽  
Circular Orbits ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Accretion Rates ◽  
Supercritical Accretion ◽  
Binary Evolution ◽  
X Ray Binaries

Abstract. Different accretion regimes onto magnetized NSs in HMXBs are considered: wind-fed supersonic (Bondi) regime at high accretion rates <math/> g s-1, subsonic settling regime at lower <math/> and supercritical disc accretion during Roche lobe overflow. In wind-fed stage, NSs in HMXBs reach equilibrium spin periods P* proportional to binary orbital period Pb. At supercritical accretion stage, the system may appear as a pulsating ULX. Population synthesis of Galactic HMXBs using standard assumptions on the binary evolution and NS formation is presented. Comparison of the model P* – Pb (the Corbet diagram), P* – Lx and Pb – Lx distributions with those for the observed HMXBs (including Be X-ray binaries) and pulsating ULXs suggests the importance of the reduction of P* in non-circular orbits, explaining the location of Be X-ray binaries in the model Corbet diagram, and the universal parameters of pulsating ULXs depending only on the NS magnetic fields.

scholarly journals Coronal Magnetic Fields of Algol Binaries from Microwave Spectra

1991 ◽  
Vol 130 ◽  
pp. 498-500
Author(s):  
G. Umana ◽  
C. Trigilio ◽  
R. M. Hjellming ◽  
S. Catalano ◽  
M. Rodonò
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Radio Emission ◽  
Mass Exchange ◽  
Thermal Emission ◽  
Magnetic Activity ◽  
Microwave Emission ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Coronal Magnetic Fields ◽  
Hydrodynamic Processes ◽  
Hot Corona

Algol-type binaries are basically known to undergo hydrodynamic processes related to mass exchange between components. Recent observations on radio, X-ray emission and flare-like events have raised the question of possible magnetic activity in the secondary component of these systems (Hall, 1989).From a microwave emission survey we have shown that the radio emission from Algol systems cannot be accounted for by thermal emission from an hot corona (T ≥ 107K) and that their radio luminosities compare very well with those of the magnetically active RS CVn systems (Umana et al., 1990).

scholarly journals Cyclotron lines in highly magnetized neutron stars

2019 ◽  
Vol 622 ◽  
pp. A61 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Staubert ◽  
J. Trümper ◽  
E. Kendziorra ◽  
D. Klochkov ◽  
K. Postnov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
Direct Measurement ◽  
Resonant Scattering ◽  
Electron Cyclotron ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cyclotron Line ◽  
The Magnetic Field ◽  
Proton Cyclotron

Cyclotron lines, also called cyclotron resonant scattering features are spectral features, generally appearing in absorption, in the X-ray spectra of objects containing highly magnetized neutron stars, allowing the direct measurement of the magnetic field strength in these objects. Cyclotron features are thought to be due to resonant scattering of photons by electrons in the strong magnetic fields. The main content of this contribution focusses on electron cyclotron lines as found in accreting X-ray binary pulsars (XRBP) with magnetic fields on the order of several 1012Gauss. Also, possible proton cyclotron lines from single neutron stars with even stronger magnetic fields are briefly discussed. With regard to electron cyclotron lines, we present an updated list of XRBPs that show evidence of such absorption lines. The first such line was discovered in a 1976 balloon observation of the accreting binary pulsar Hercules X-1, it is considered to be the first direct measurement of the magnetic field of a neutron star. As of today (end 2018), we list 35 XRBPs showing evidence of one ore more electron cyclotron absorption line(s). A few have been measured only once and must be confirmed (several more objects are listed as candidates). In addition to the Tables of objects, we summarize the evidence of variability of the cyclotron line as a function of various parameters (especially pulse phase, luminosity and time), and add a discussion of the different observed phenomena and associated attempts of theoretical modeling. We also discuss our understanding of the underlying physics of accretion onto highly magnetized neutron stars. For proton cyclotron lines, we present tables with seven neutron stars and discuss their nature and the physics in these objects.

scholarly journals Magnetic fields, winds and X-rays of massive stars in the Orion nebula cluster

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (S272) ◽  
pp. 208-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Véronique Petit ◽  
Gregg A. Wade ◽  
Evelyne Alecian ◽  
Laurent Drissen ◽  
Thierry Montmerle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Massive Stars ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Magnetic Star ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Orion Nebula ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ob Stars ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractIn some massive stars, magnetic fields are thought to confine the outflowing radiatively-driven wind. Although theoretical models and MHD simulations are able to illustrate the dynamics of such a magnetized wind, the impact of this wind-field interaction on the observable properties of a magnetic star - X-ray emission, photometric and spectral variability - is still unclear. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between magnetism, stellar winds and X-ray emission of OB stars, by providing empirical observations and confronting theory. In conjunction with the COUP survey of the Orion Nebula Cluster, we carried out spectropolarimatric ESPaDOnS observations to determine the magnetic properties of massive OB stars of this cluster.

scholarly journals Central compact objects and their magnetic fields

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (S291) ◽  
pp. 101-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wynn C. G. Ho
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
Supernova Remnants ◽  
Compact Objects ◽  
Spectral Measurements ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Field ◽  
Weak Surface ◽  
Central Compact Objects ◽  
Weak Fields

AbstractCentral compact objects (CCOs) are neutron stars that are found near the center of supernova remnants, and their association with supernova remnants indicates these neutron stars are young (≲ 104 yr). Here we review the observational properties of CCOs and discuss implications, especially their inferred magnetic fields. X-ray timing and spectral measurements suggest CCOs have relatively weak surface magnetic fields (~ 1010 − 1011 G). We argue that, rather than being created with intrinsically weak fields, CCOs are born with strong fields and we are only seeing a weak surface field that is transitory and evolving. This could imply that CCOs are one manifestation in a unified picture of neutron stars.

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