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Zeeman splitting of X-ray lines by neutron-star magnetic fields

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J., Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/182511· OSTI ID:7090934
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In the strong magnetic fields usually assumed to exist near neutron stars (Bapprox.10/sup 11/-10/sup 13/ gauss), X-ray emission lines may exhibit easily detected Zeeman splitting (at least when the field in the emission region 9 or approx. =5 x 10/sup 11/ gauss). Detection of this splitting would allow a direct measurement of the neutron-star magnetic field strength. The observed Zeeman pattern would determine the direction of the magnetic field; in an oblique rotator, the pattern would alternate with the pulsar period.
Research Organization:
Institute for Advanced Study
OSTI ID:
7090934
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J., Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J., Lett.; (United States) Vol. 216:2; ISSN AJLEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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