Pulsar astronomy
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Pulsar astronomy
（Cambridge astrophysics series, 38）
Cambridge University Press, 2006
3rd ed.
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Includes bibliographical references and index (p. 289-309)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Since their discovery in 1967, pulsars have assumed a central role in astronomy and astrophysics, offering an opportunity to explore theoretical physics under extreme conditions. Pulsar Astronomy provides an ideal introductory account for those entering the field, and an invaluable reference for established researchers. Now thoroughly revised for its third edition, it covers research over wavelengths ranging from radio through optical and x-ray to gamma-rays. Topics range from the physics of neutron star interiors to the astrophysics of binary stars and the recent tests of general relativity. It is supported by extensive references and a complete catalogue of all known pulsars.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. The discovery of pulsars
- 2. Neutron stars
- 3. Searches and surveys
- 4. The distances of the pulsars
- 5. Pulsar timing
- 6. Timing and astrometry of binary pulsars
- 7. Timing irregularities
- 8. The Galactic population of pulsars
- 9. The Crab and Vela pulsars
- 10. Other young pulsars
- 11. Millisecond and binary pulsars
- 12. X-ray pulsars and magnetars
- 13. Gamma-ray pulsars
- 14. Supernovae and their remnants
- 15. The evolution of pulsars
- 16. Integrated radio pulse profiles
- 17. Individual pulses
- 18. Location of emitting regions
- 19. Radiation processes
- 20. The emission mechanisms
- 21. Interstellar scintillation and scattering
- 22. The interstellar magnetic field
- 23. Achievements and prospects
- The Pulsar Catalogue
- Bibliography
- Index.
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