Pulsar Astronomy

Pulsars are a type of neutron star that emit pulses of radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum. This fifth edition of a book on pulsars has been updated and includes new material on condensed matter, magnetosphere, supernovae, and the evolution of the pulsar population. It is essential reading for students and astronomers due to the development of new radio telescopes designed for pulsar research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Since their unexpected discovery and classification as neutron stars over half a century ago, the study and comprehension of pulsars have expanded to encompass numerous fields of astronomy and astrophysics. The extensive body of literature on pulsars employs a wide range of observational techniques that span the entire electromagnetic spectrum, from radio to gamma-rays. In its fifth edition, this volume has undergone a thorough restructuring and includes numerous new contributions. It serves as an introduction to the diverse aspects of neutron stars, encompassing condensed matter physics, magnetosphere dynamics, supernovae, pulsar population evolution, propagation in the interstellar medium, binary star systems, gravitational interactions, and general relativity. The ongoing development of a new generation of powerful radio telescopes, specifically designed for pulsar research, renders this survey and guide an indispensable resource for an increasing cohort of students and astronomers.

Weight: 867g
Dimension: 244 x 170 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108495226
Edition number: 5 Revised edition