Pulsar Magnetosphere and Wind
A special issue of Universe (ISSN 2218-1997). This special issue belongs to the section "Compact Objects".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2022) | Viewed by 1991
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neutron stars are fascinating astrophysical objects immersed in strong gravitational and electromagnetic fields. They usually manifest as pulsars, emitting a very stable and broadband electromagnetic signal detected from the radio wavelength up to the hardest gamma rays in the GeV and TeV range. Although discovered more than fifty years ago, they still remain mysterious compact objects. Recent years have witnessed dramatic progress in our understanding of pulsar physics thanks to the development of numerical simulations, laying down the fundamental theoretical aspects of their magnetosphere and wind. Therefore, a global but still rather qualitative picture has slowly emerged on the largest scale. However, some considerations about pulsar magnetospheres remain speculative. For instance, the exact composition and particle dynamics within their magnetosphere, including radiative feedback, is not yet satisfactorily solved. Given the current exciting developments on both theoretical and observational sides, a Special Issue focusing on neutron star magnetosphere and wind is timely.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to account for the latest results in the theory of pulsar magnetospheres and winds, emphasizing the physical insight gained from observational signatures of multi-wavelength pulsed emission. This Special Issue will report recent progress in pulsar electrodynamics, providing the reader with an up-to-date overview of the recent advances in the field, reflecting the current state-of-the-art and progress expected in the near future.
We welcome the contribution of original and review papers related to this continuously evolving area of research.
Dr. Jérôme Pétri
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neutron stars
- electrodynamics
- general relativity
- relativistic plasmas
- radiation processes
