anomalous X-ray pulsar
(AXP)
(X-ray pulsars with no high-mass companion)
The term anomalous X-ray pulsar (AXP) is used for
X-ray pulsars that lack a massive binary companion,
that have a slow rotation rate and have a strong magnetic field.
The term was coined for a few observed X-ray pulsars
for which the substantial energy-source was unclear,
not adhering to the general theory that pulsars emit observable
X-rays when they gain sufficient energy through interaction with a
companion.
(star type,neutron stars,magnetism,rotation,X-ray)
Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anomalous_X-ray_pulsar
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1995ApJ...442L..17M/abstract
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1999NuPhS..69..253M/abstract
| Prefix | Example | | |
| AXP | AXP 1E 1048-59 | | |
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Referenced by pages:
high-B radio pulsar (HBRP)
magnetar
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