Physics of the Pulsar Magnetosphere

by Ya.N. Istomin, Vasily S. Beskin, A.V. Gurevich, et al.

Book Overview

This book presents the theory of the electrodynamic phenomena which occur in the magnetosphere of a pulsar. It also provides a clear picture of the formation and evolution of neutron stars. The authors address the basic physical processes of electron-positron plasma production, the generation of electric fields and currents, and the emission of radio waves and gamma rays. The book also reviews observational data, and devotes a complete chapter to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521032539
• ISBN13: 9780521032537
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"