Neutron stars are the most compact astronomical objects in the universe whichare accessible by direct observation. Studying neutron stars means studying physics in regimes unattainable in any terrestrial laboratory. Understanding their observed complex phenomena requires a wide range of scientific disciplines, including the nuclear and condensed matter physics of very dense matter in neutron star interiors, plasma physics and quantum electrodynamics of magnetospheres, and the relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics of electron-positron pulsar winds interacting with some ambient medium. Not to mention the test bed neutron stars provide for general relativity theories, and their importance as potential sources of gravitational waves. It is this variety of disciplines which, among others, makes neutron star research so fascinating, not only for those who have been working in the field for many years but also for students and young scientists. Comprehensive reference written by leading international experts Reviews historical development in pulsar research and presents current understanding and open questions INDICE: From the contents 1 Radio Pulsar Statistics. 2 Radio Emission Properties of Pulsars. 3 Rotating Radio Transients. 4 Intermittent Pulsars. 5 The Double Pulsar: A Unique Lab for Relativistic Plasma. Physics and Tests of General Relativity. 6 X-ray Emission from Pulsars and Neutron Stars. 7 Isolated Neutron Stars: The Challenge of Simplicity. 8 Millisecond Pulsars in Globular Clusters and the Field. 9 Theory of Radiative Transfer in Neutron Star Atmospheres and its Applications. 10 Neutron Star Interiors and the Equation of State of Superdense Matter. 11 Neutron Star Cooling – I. 12 Neutron Star Cooling: II.13 Turning Points in the Evolution of Isolated Neutron Stars’. Magnetic Fields. 14 Pulsar Spin, Magnetic Fields, and Glitches. 15 Pulsar Emission: Where toGo. 16 The Theory of Pulsar Winds and Nebulae. 17 Implications of H.E.S.S. Observations of Pulsar Wind Nebulae. 18 High Energy Emission from Pulsars and Pulsar Wind Nebulae. 19 High-Energy Emission from the Polar Cap and Slot Gap.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-76964-4
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 755
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés