2010
DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1000812107
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Grand unification of neutron stars

Abstract: The last decade has shown us that the observational properties of neutron stars are remarkably diverse. From magnetars to rotating radio transients, from radio pulsars to isolated neutron stars, from central compact objects to millisecond pulsars, observational manifestations of neutron stars are surprisingly varied, with most properties totally unpredicted. The challenge is to establish an overarching physical theory of neutron stars and their birth properties that can explain this great diversity. Here I sur… Show more

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“…Hartman et al 1997) to 10 14 G (e.g. Kaspi 2010). As for the initial spin period, it is assumed to be a Gaussian distribution, centered at 30 s and ranging from 0.5 s to 100 s. The different accretion rates are set fromṀ 16 toṀ 18 .…”
Section: Spin Period Versus Accretion Mass (P -δM)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hartman et al 1997) to 10 14 G (e.g. Kaspi 2010). As for the initial spin period, it is assumed to be a Gaussian distribution, centered at 30 s and ranging from 0.5 s to 100 s. The different accretion rates are set fromṀ 16 toṀ 18 .…”
Section: Spin Period Versus Accretion Mass (P -δM)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sources of giant X-and gamma-ray flashes are thought to arise in highly magnetised NSs, called magnetars, with B-fields ∼ 10 15 -10 16 Gauss. The source of high-energy radiation is believed to be powered by the decay of the magnetic field associated with stellar quakes [436].…”
Section: A Menagerie Of Neutron-star Sourcesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, neutron stars created in SNe may be endowed with magnetic fields b ∼ 10 12 G (pulsars) to ∼ 10 14 G (magnetars; see, e.g. Kaspi 2010). Nonetheless, the possible influence of the field on the explosion is less clear.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%