Pulsar astronomy / Andrew Lyne, Francis Graham-Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lyne, A. G.

Contributor:

Graham-Smith, Francis, 1923-

Cambridge University Press.

Craig M. Merrihue Memorial Fund.

Series:

Cambridge astrophysics series ; 48.

Cambridge astrophysics series ; 48

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pulsars.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvii, 345 pages) : illustrations, maps.

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Over the past 40 years, an astonishing range of astrophysics has become accessible through pulsar astronomy. The body of literature on this rapidly growing research area is vast and observational techniques now cover the whole of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Now in its Fourth Edition, this authoritative volume gives a thorough introduction to the field. It is extensively revised throughout and new material includes: astrometry of binary pulsars and relativity theory; millisecond pulsars; the origin and Galactic population of pulsars and magnetars; and the pulsed emission from radio to gamma-rays. Within each topic, the authors concentrate on the fundamental physics and list extensive references, spanning from first discoveries to the most recent advances. Websites for catalogues of known pulsars are also recommended, providing a basis for new research work.

The rapid pace of progress in pulsar astronomy makes this essential reading both for advanced students entering the field and established researchers. Book jacket.

Contents:

1. The discovery of pulsars

2. Neutron stars

3. Telescopes and techniques

4. The distances of the pulsars

5. Pulsar timing

6. Timing and astrometry of binary pulsars

7. Timing irregularities

8. The galactic population of pulsars

9. The Crab and Vela pulsars

10. Other young pulsars

11. Millisecond and binary pulsars

12. Accretion-powered X-ray pulsars

13. Magnetars

14. Supernovae and their remnants

15. Integrated pulse profiles

16. Individual pulses

17. Location of emitting regions

18. Radiation processes

19. The emission mechanisms

20. Interstellar scintillation and scattering

21. The interstellar magnetic field

22. Achievements and prospects.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Cambridge Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Craig M. Merrihue Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

9780511844584

0511844581

Publisher Number:

99984068222

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.