Neutron Stars and Pulsars (Iau S291) - Challenges and Opportunities After 80 Years

Klappentext IAU Symposium 291 communicates the excitement of current pulsar research, through lively reviews and near-complete coverage of recent results. Zusammenfassung IAU Symposium 291 communicates the excitement of current pulsar research! combining lively introductory reviews with near-complete coverage of current results from across the electromagnetic spectrum. This volume is the perfect reference for neutron-star researchers and an excellent read for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Pulsar discovery I; 2. Pulsar genesis - neutron-star formation and birth properties; 3. Pulsar discovery II; 4. Pulsar diversity; 5. Binary pulsars; 6. Neutron star vibration and emission; 7. Pulsar timing and testing gravitational theories; 8. Pulsar timing; 9. Pulsars and the interstellar medium; 10. Galactic distribution and evolution of neutron stars; 11. Pulsar magnetosphere and emission mechanisms; 12. Emission mechanisms; 13. Future facilities; Summary; Posters; Author index.

Product details

• Authors: International Astronomical Union, Joeri Van Leeuwen
• Assisted by: Joeri Van Leeuwen (Editor), Leeuwen Joeri van (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.04.2013
• EAN: 9781107033801
• ISBN: 978-1-107-03380-1
• No. of pages: 520
• Series: PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATION; PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATION; Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Astrophysics, SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics, Galaxies & stars, Galaxies and stars, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy