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Rapid burster - a weakly magnetized neutron star

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/167061· OSTI ID:6407003
The magnetic field of a neutron star involved in the rapid burster MXB 1730-335 is studied using a MHD instability model for type II bursts. It is suggested that the magnetic field on the surface is about 10 to the 8th G. The radius of the magnetosphere is estimated to be about 10 km. Observational evidence supporting this hypothesis is examined. 30 references.
Research Organization:
Nagoya Univ. (Japan); Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Wako (Japan)
OSTI ID:
6407003
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 336; ISSN ASJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English