Isolated neutron stars in the galaxy: from magnetars to antimagnetars

Journal Article · Sun Jul 15 00:00:00 EDT 2012 · Physics of Atomic Nuclei

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063778812070022· OSTI ID:22069417

Boldin, P. A., E-mail: [e-mail] ^[1]; Popov, S. B., E-mail: [e-mail] ^[2]

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1. Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (State University) (Russian Federation)
2. Moscow State University, Sternberg Astronomical Institute (Russian Federation)

Using the model with decaying magnetic fields it is possible to describe with one smooth (log-Gaussian) initial magnetic field distribution three types of isolated neutron stars: radiopulsar, magnetars, and cooling close-by compact objects. The same model is used here to make predictions for old accreting isolated neutron stars. It is shown that using the updated field distribution we predict a significant fraction of isolated neutron stars at the stage of accretion despite long subsonic propeller stage.

• OSTI ID: 22069417
• Journal Information: Physics of Atomic Nuclei, Vol. 75, Issue 7; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2012 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7788
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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