Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1545302 | Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A neutron star is one possible end point of stellar evolution, and many of them have been observed, both in our galaxy and in nearby galaxies. One manifestation of a neutron star is a magnetar, whose surface magnetic field strength exceeds the quantum-critical limit of 4.4 Ã 1013Â G. About a dozen of these unusual objects has been identified now via their X- and gamma-radiation. Their properties are reviewed briefly.
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Authors
K. Hurley,