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A pulsar is a supernova remnant which is a super dense, rapidly spinning neutron star which emits dipole electromagnetic radiation and features a strong magnetic and gravitational field and also high space velocity.

PULSAR PROPERTIES: High Space Velocity High Space Velocity Rapid Spin Rate Rapid Spin Rate Super Dense Super Dense Strong Gravitational Field Strong Gravitational Field Strong Magnetic Field Strong Magnetic Field

Jocelyn Bell

“Little Green Men” Theory

Chandrasekhar Mass Limit 1.4 solar masses = × kilograms

Pulsar Property #1. High Space Velocity

Over 1500 km/s High Space Velocity

Terms to Know

Parallax

Watch Video: The Doppler Effect: what does motion do to waves?

Over 1500 km/s High Space Velocity

Pulsar Property #2. Rapid Spin Rate

Diameter = ~20km

L = mvrv = L/(mr) Rapid Spin Rate Conservation of Angular Momentum Largest ~700Hz

Pulsar Property #3-#4. Super Dense & Strong Gravitational Field

D= M/V, V = (4/3)πr 3 Super Dense, Strong Gravitational Field

Pulsar Property #5. Strong Magnetic Field

extremely powerful magnetic fields of Tesla

PULSAR PROPERTIES: High Space Velocity High Space Velocity Rapid Spin Rate Rapid Spin Rate Super Dense Super Dense Strong Gravitational Field Strong Gravitational Field Strong Magnetic Field Strong Magnetic Field

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