Multi-wavelength observations of Isolated Neutron Stars
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
2012-07-04 v1
Abstract
Almost 30 Isolated Neutron Stars (INSs) of different flavours have been identified at optical, ultraviolet, or infrared (UVOIR) wavelengths. Here, I present a short review of the historical background and describe the scientific impact of INS observations in the UVOIR. Then, I focus on UVOIR observations of rotation-powered pulsars, so far the most numerous class of INSs identified at these wavelengths, and their observational properties. Finally, I present the results of new UVOIR observations and an update of the follow-ups of gamma-ray pulsars detected by Fermi.
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@article{arxiv.1207.0762,
title = {Multi-wavelength observations of Isolated Neutron Stars},
author = {R. P. Mignani},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1207.0762},
year = {2012}
}
Comments
6 pages, to be published in Proceedings of Electromagnetic Radiation from Pulsars and Magnetars, Zielona Gora, 2012, Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series