Neutron Star Crusts and Alignment of Magnetic Axes in Pulsars
1970; IOP Publishing; Volume: 160; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1086/180513
ISSN1538-4357
Autores Tópico(s)Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
Resumoview Abstract Citations (133) References (7) Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS Neutron Star Crusts and Alignment of Magnetic Axes in Pulsars Goldreich, Peter Abstract The electromagnetic torque which brakes the rotation of a magnetic neutron star also tends to align the magnetic axis with the rotation axis. For fluid stars the time scale for alignment is comparable to the time scale for rotational braking. However, the presence of a crystalline mantle impedes the alignment of the magnetic axis with the rotation axis. Actual rates of alignment are probably determined by creeping or cracking of the solid mantle. Publication: The Astrophysical Journal Pub Date: April 1970 DOI: 10.1086/180513 Bibcode: 1970ApJ...160L..11G full text sources ADS |
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