Isolated Neutron Stars From The Surface To The Interior

Author : Silvia Zane,Roberto Turolla,Dany Page
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 654 pages
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Release : 2007-05-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402059988

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Isolated Neutron Stars: From the Surface to the Interior by Silvia Zane,Roberto Turolla,Dany Page Pdf

This book is a collation of the contributions presented at a major conference on isolated neutron stars held in London in April 2006. Forty years after the discovery of radio pulsars it presents an up-to-date description of the new vision of isolated neutron stars that has emerged in recent years. The great variety of isolated neutron stars, from pulsars to magnetars, is well covered by descriptions of recent observational results and presentations of the latest theoretical interpretation of these data.

Author : Werner Becker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540769651

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Neutron Stars and Pulsars by Werner Becker Pdf

Neutron stars are the most compact astronomical objects in the universe which are 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. The aim of this book is to serve as a reference work which not only reviews the progress made since the early days of pulsar astronomy, but especially focuses on questions such as: "What have we learned about the subject and how did we learn it?", "What are the most important open questions in this area?" and "What new tools, telescopes, observations, and calculations are needed to answer these questions?". All authors who have contributed to this book have devoted a significant part of their scientific careers to exploring the nature of neutron stars and understanding pulsars. Everyone has paid special attention to writing educational comprehensive review articles with the needs of beginners, students and young scientists as potential readers in mind. This book will be a valuable source of information for these groups.

Author : Tomaso M. Belloni,Mariano Méndez,Chengmin Zhang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662621103

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Timing Neutron Stars: Pulsations, Oscillations and Explosions by Tomaso M. Belloni,Mariano Méndez,Chengmin Zhang Pdf

Neutron stars, whether isolated or in a binary system, display a varied and complex phenomenology, often accompanied by extreme variability of many time scales, which takes the form of pulsations due to the object rotation, quasi-periodicities associated to accretion of matter, and explosions due to matter accreted on the surface or to starquakes of highly magnetized objects. This book gives an overview of the current observational and theoretical standpoint in the research on the physics under the extreme conditions that neutron stars naturally provide. The six chapters explore three physical regions of a neutron star: the space around it, where accretion and pulsar companions allow testing of general relativity its surface, where millisecond pulsation and X-ray burts provide clues about general relativistic effects and the equation of state of neutron matter its interior, of course, inaccessible to direct observations, can nevertheless, be probed with all observational parameters related to neutron star variability.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814470032

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The Eleventh Marcel Grossmann Meeting by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Plasma Science Committee,Committee on High Energy Density Plasma Physics
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003-05-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309086370

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Frontiers in High Energy Density Physics by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Plasma Science Committee,Committee on High Energy Density Plasma Physics Pdf

Recent scientific and technical advances have made it possible to create matter in the laboratory under conditions relevant to astrophysical systems such as supernovae and black holes. These advances will also benefit inertial confinement fusion research and the nation's nuclear weapon's program. The report describes the major research facilities on which such high energy density conditions can be achieved and lists a number of key scientific questions about high energy density physics that can be addressed by this research. Several recommendations are presented that would facilitate the development of a comprehensive strategy for realizing these research opportunities.

Author : P. Haensel,A.Y. Potekhin,D.G. Yakovlev
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387473017

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Neutron Stars 1 by P. Haensel,A.Y. Potekhin,D.G. Yakovlev Pdf

The book gives an extended review of theoretical and observational aspects of neutron star physics. With masses comparable to that of the Sun and radii of about ten kilometres, neutron stars are the densest stars in the Universe. This book describes all layers of neutron stars, from the surface to the core, with the emphasis on their structure and equation of state. Theories of dense matter are reviewed, and used to construct neutron star models. Hypothetical strange quark stars and possible exotic phases in neutron star cores are also discussed. Also covered are the effects of strong magnetic fields in neutron star envelopes.

Author : J.E Ventura,David Pines
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401135368

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Neutron Stars: Theory and Observation by J.E Ventura,David Pines Pdf

Some twenty-three years after the discovery of pulsars and their identification as rotating neutron stars, neutron star physics may be regarded as comingofage. Pul sars and accreting neutron stars have now been studied at every wavelength, from the initial radio observations, through optical, X-, and "{-ray, up to the very recent observations in the TeV region, while theorists have studied in some detail relevant physical processes both outside and inside neutron stars. As a result, comparisonof theory with observation provides a test ofour theoretical ideas in fields as diverse as neutron and nuclear matter, superfluidity and superconductivity, the acceleration of high energy particles, and the generation and maintenance of intense magnetic fields. For example, through observations of glitches and post glitch behavior of pulsars, it has become possible to establish the presence ofsuperfluid neutron mat ter in the inner crust of neutron stars, and to determine some of its properties, while neutron stars in compact binary systems offer one ofthe most efficient energy generation mechanisms known. It is in fact the interactive interpretation of these ,diverse pieces of information that can lead to major advances in our understanding of the physics of these exotic objects, and justifies the characterization of neutron stars as hadron physics laboratories.

Author : Norbert Straumann
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400754096

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General Relativity by Norbert Straumann Pdf

This book provides a completely revised and expanded version of the previous classic edition ‘General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics’. In Part I the foundations of general relativity are thoroughly developed, while Part II is devoted to tests of general relativity and many of its applications. Binary pulsars – our best laboratories for general relativity – are studied in considerable detail. An introduction to gravitational lensing theory is included as well, so as to make the current literature on the subject accessible to readers. Considerable attention is devoted to the study of compact objects, especially to black holes. This includes a detailed derivation of the Kerr solution, Israel’s proof of his uniqueness theorem, and a derivation of the basic laws of black hole physics. Part II ends with Witten’s proof of the positive energy theorem, which is presented in detail, together with the required tools on spin structures and spinor analysis. In Part III, all of the differential geometric tools required are developed in detail. A great deal of effort went into refining and improving the text for the new edition. New material has been added, including a chapter on cosmology. The book addresses undergraduate and graduate students in physics, astrophysics and mathematics. It utilizes a very well structured approach, which should help it continue to be a standard work for a modern treatment of gravitational physics. The clear presentation of differential geometry also makes it useful for work on string theory and other fields of physics, classical as well as quantum.

Author : Altan Baykal,Sinan K. Yerli,Sitki C. Inam,Sergei Grebenev
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402038617

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum of Neutron Stars by Altan Baykal,Sinan K. Yerli,Sitki C. Inam,Sergei Grebenev Pdf

Neutron stars hold a central place in astrophysics, not only because they are made up of the most extreme states of the condensed matter, but also because they are, along with white dwarfs and black holes, one of the stable configurations that stars reach at the end of stellar evolution. Neutron stars posses the highest rotation rates and strongest magnetic fields among all stars. They radiate prolifically, in high energy electromagnetic radiation and in the radio band. This book is devoted to the selected lectures presented in the 6th NATO-ASI series entitled "The Electromagnetic Spectrum of Neutron Stars" in Marmaris, Turkey, on 7-18 June 2004. This ASI is devoted to the spectral properties of neutron stars. Spectral observations of neutron stars help us to understand the magnetospheric emission processes of isolated radio pulsars and the emission processes of accreting neutron stars. This volume includes spectral information from the neutron stars in broadest sense, namely neutrino and gravitational radiation along with the electromagnetic spectrum. We believe that this volume can serve as graduate level of text including the broad range of properties of neutron stars.

Author : Peter Mészáros
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1992-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226520935

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High-Energy Radiation from Magnetized Neutron Stars by Peter Mészáros Pdf

Neutron stars, the most extreme state of matter yet confirmed, are responsible for much of the high-energy radiation detected in the universe. Mèszàros provides a general overview of the physics of magnetized neutron stars, discusses in detail the radiation processes and transport properties relevant to the production and propagation of high-energy radiation in the outer layers of these objects, and reviews the observational properties and theoretical models of various types of neutron star sources.

Author : Taka Kajino,Shigeru Kubono,Ken-ichi Nomoto,Isao Tanihata
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2003-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814486576

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Origin of Matter and Evolution of Galaxies 2000 by Taka Kajino,Shigeru Kubono,Ken-ichi Nomoto,Isao Tanihata Pdf

This book focuses on current topics in astronomy, astrophysics and nuclear astrophysics. The areas covered are: origin of the universe and nucleosynthesis; chemical and dynamical evolution of galaxies; nova/supernova and evolution of stars; astrophysical nuclear reaction; structure of nuclei with unstable nuclear beams; origin of the heavy element and age of the universe; neutron star and high density matter; observation of elements; high energy cosmic rays; neutrino astrophysics. Contents:Early Universe and Chemo-Dynamic Evolution of GalaxiesObservation of ElementsStellar Evolution and the Nucleosynthesis: Hydrostatic BurningNucleosynthesis in Explosive Burning and New ApproachExplosion of Massive StarsOrigin of Heavy ElementsNeutron Stars and High Density Matter Readership: Researchers, academics and graduate students in nuclear and particle physics, cosmology, astronomy, astrophysics and geophysics. Keywords:Universe;Nucleosynthesis;Galaxy;Nova;Heavy Element;Neutron Star;Cosmic Ray;Neutrino

Author : J.A. Bleeker,Johannes Geiss,M. Huber
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1819 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401003209

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The Century of Space Science by J.A. Bleeker,Johannes Geiss,M. Huber Pdf

One of the most attractive features of the young discipline of Space Science is that many of the original pioneers and key players involved are still available to describe their field. Hence, at this point in history we are in a unique position to gain first-hand insight into the field and its development. To this end, The Century of Space Science, a scholarly, authoritative, reference book presents a chapter-by-chapter retrospective of space science as studied in the 20th century. The level is academic and focuses on key discoveries, how these were arrived at, their scientific consequences and how these discoveries advanced the thoughts of the key players involved. With over 90 world-class contributors, such as James Van Allen, Cornelis de Jager, Eugene Parker, Reimar Lüst, and Ernst Stuhlinger, and with a Foreword by Lodewijk Woltjer (past ESO Director General), this book will be immensely useful to readers in the fields of space science, astronomy, and the history of science. Both academic institutions and researchers will find that this major reference work makes an invaluable addition to their collection.

Author : M. S. Longair,Malcolm S. Longair
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521435846

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High Energy Astrophysics: Volume 2, Stars, the Galaxy and the Interstellar Medium by M. S. Longair,Malcolm S. Longair Pdf

What role does viscosity play in accretion discs? How do you calculate the 'glitch function' of a pulsar? And can strong shocks account for the energy spectrum of electrons in our Galaxy? These are just some of the exciting questions that Professor Longair uses to develop the physics needed by the astronomer and high energy astrophysicist. The highly acclaimed first edition of High Energy Astrophysics instantly established itself as a classic in the teaching of contemporary astronomy. Reflecting the immense interest and developments in the subject, Professor Longair has developed the second edition into three texts; in this second volume he provides a comprehensive discussion of the high energy astrophysics of stars, the Galaxy and the interstellar medium. He develops an understanding for the essential physics with an elegance and infectious enthusiasm for which his teaching is internationally renowned, illustrating the issues throughout with results from forefront research. This book takes the student with a knowledge of physics and mathematics at the undergraduate level - but not necessarily with training in astronomy - to the point where current astronomical research can be understood.

Author : Karl-Heinz Bennemann,John B. Ketterson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191029998

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Novel Superfluids by Karl-Heinz Bennemann,John B. Ketterson Pdf

Volume 2 of Novel Superfluids continues the presentation of recent results on superfluids, including novel metallic systems, superfluid liquids, and atomic/molecular gases of bosons and fermions, particularly when trapped in optical lattices. Since the discovery of superconductivity (Leyden, 1911), superfluid 4He (Moscow and Cambridge, 1937), superfluid 3He (Cornell, 1972), and observation of Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC) of a gas (Colorado and MIT, 1995), the phenomenon of superfluidity has remained one of the most important topics in physics. Again and again, novel superfluids yield surprising and interesting behaviors. The many classes of metallic superconductors, including the high temperature perovskite-based oxides, MgB2, organic systems, and Fe-based pnictides, continue to offer challenges. The technical applications grow steadily. What the temperature and field limits are remains illusive. Atomic nuclei, neutron stars and the Universe itself all involve various aspects of superfluidity, and the lessons learned have had a broad impact on physics as a whole.

Author : D. Blaschke,N.K. Glendenning,A. Sedrakian
Publisher : Springer
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540445784

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Physics of Neutron Star Interiors by D. Blaschke,N.K. Glendenning,A. Sedrakian Pdf

Neutron stars are the densest observable bodies in our universe. Born during the gravitational collapse of luminous stars - a birth heralded by spectacular supernova explosions - they open a window on a world where the state of the matter and the strengths of the fields are anything but ordinary. This book is a collection of pedagogical lectures on the theory of neutron stars, and especially their interiors, at the forefront of current research. It addresses graduate students and researchers alike, and should be particularly suitable as a text bridging the gap between standard textbook material and the research literature.