Observability of atomic line features in strong magnetic fields

Technical Report · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6512976

Wunner, G; Ruder, H; Herold, H; Truemper, J

The physical properties of atoms in superstrong magnetic fields, characteristic of neutron stars, and the possibility of detecting magnetically strongly shifted atomic lines in the spectra of magnetized X-ray pulsars are discussed. It is suggested that it is recommendable to look for magnetically strongly shifted Fe 26 Lyman lines in rotating neutron stars of not too high luminosity using spectrometers working in the energy range 10 - 20 keV, with sensitivities to minus 4 power photons per sq cm and second, and resolution E/delta E approx. 10-100.

• Research Organization: Erlangen-Nuernberg Univ., Erlangen (Germany, F.R.); Max-Planck-Inst. fuer Physik und Astrophysik, Garching
• OSTI ID: 6512976
• Report Number(s): N-82-26079
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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