'Persistent emission' presentation slideshows

X-ray bursters

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X-ray bursters

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Magnetars are magnetically powered, rotating neutron stars

Magnetars are magnetically powered, rotating neutron stars. RADIO PULSARS 2000 discovered to date Radiate covering most of the electromagnetic spectrum Rotate with periods that span five decades (ms to a few hours). Are powered by their own rotational energy,

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X-ray Spectra from Magnetar Candidates

X-ray Spectra from Magnetar Candidates. R Turolla Department of Physics University of Padova, Italy. A Twist in the Field. Credits GL Israel, S . Mereghetti, L Nobili, N Rea, N Sartore, L Stella, A Tiengo, S Zane. Galactic NS Population.

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SGR 0418+5729: a Waning Magnetar ?

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