Course on Neutron Star Physics

Session

Introduction to Neutron Stars

15 Nov 2021, 11:15

Sala de Xuntas bloque IV / Zoom (IGFAE)

8. Introduction to neutron stars

Rene Breton (The University of Manchester)

15/11/2021, 11:15

n this lecture, I will cover the basics of neutron stars and pulsar as astrophysical objects and physics laboratories. Content of the lecture will brush off the following elements 1) a brief history of neutron stars and pulsars, 2) simple neutron star model (i.e. basic equation of state and structure), 3) simple pulsar model and observations (lighthouse model, P-Pdot/B-field/Edot, radio...