Pulsar AstronomyOver the last 40 years, an astonishing range of astrophysics has become accessible through pulsar astronomy. The body of literature on this rapidly growing research area is vast and observational techniques now cover the whole of the electromagnetic spectrum. Now in its fourth edition, this authoritative volume gives a thorough introduction to the field. It is extensively revised throughout and new material includes: astrometry of binary pulsars and relativity theory; millisecond pulsars; the origin and Galactic population of pulsars and magnetars; and the pulsed emission from radio to gamma-rays. Within each topic, the authors concentrate on the fundamental physics and list extensive references, spanning from first discoveries to the most recent advances. Websites for catalogues of known pulsars are also recommended, providing a basis for new research work. The rapid pace of progress in pulsar astronomy makes this essential reading both for advanced students entering the field and established researchers. |
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目录
The discovery of pulsars | 1 |
Neutron stars | 16 |
Telescopes and techniques | 27 |
The distances of the pulsars | 49 |
Pulsar timing | 61 |
Timing and astrometry of binary pulsars | 76 |
Timing irregularities | 88 |
The Galactic population of pulsars | 105 |
Magnetars | 184 |
Supernovae and their remnants | 192 |
Integrated pulse profiles | 207 |
Individual pulses | 230 |
Location of emitting regions | 245 |
Radiation processes 25 8 | 258 |
The emission mechanisms | 267 |
Interstellar scintillation and scattering | 279 |
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accretion analysis angular axis beam binary pulsars binary system centre Chapter characteristic age companion components Crab Nebula Crab Pulsar defined detected discovery dispersion measure distance distribution drift effect energy field lines first fit flow fluctuations flux Galactic plane Galaxy gamma-ray glitch globular cluster gravitational high-energy identified integrated profile interstellar medium Kaspi Kramer line of sight longitude luminosity Lyne magnetars magnetic field magnetosphere Manchester mass millisecond pulsars MNRAS neutron star normal pulsars nulling observed optical orbital period outer gap parameters particles phase photons plasma polar cap polarisation population position angle proper motion pulsar PSR pulse profile radio emission radio pulsars radio source radius range region relativistic scale scattering scintillation Shapiro delay shown in Figure shows slowdown rate spectra spectrum sub-pulses sufficient superfluid supernova remnant surveys telescope Vela Pulsar velocity wavelengths waves white dwarf width X-ray sources young pulsars