Search for continuous X-ray emission from NP 0532

Journal Article · Sun Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1975 · Astrophys. J., Lett., v. 202, no. 2, pp. L77-L81

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/181985· OSTI ID:4057470

Wolff, R S; Kestenbaum, H L; Ku, W; Novick, R

A search for continuous X-ray emission from the pulsar NP 0532 has been performed using lunar occultations and high temporal resolution. No increase in the nonpulsed phase of the flux from the Crab Nebula was observed when NP 0532 was exposed. The result is used to establish an upper limit of 4.7x10$sup 6$ K (99% confidence) on the surface temperature of the neutron star. (AIP)

• Research Organization: Columbia Univ., New York
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-33-024053
• OSTI ID: 4057470
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J., Lett., v. 202, no. 2, pp. L77-L81, Journal Name: Astrophys. J., Lett., v. 202, no. 2, pp. L77-L81; ISSN AJLEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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