An anti-glitch in a magnetar

Magnetars are neutron stars showing dramatic X-ray and soft γ-ray outbursting behaviour that is thought to be powered by their intense internal magnetic fields. Like conventional neutron stars in the form of radio pulsars, magnetars show sudden changes in their rotation rate, called "glitches,&...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Archibald, Robert
Other Authors: Victoria Kaspi (Internal/Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2014
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=121308