Evolution of neutron star magnetic fields

Bhattacharya, Dipankar (2002) Evolution of neutron star magnetic fields Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy, 23 (1-2). pp. 67-72. ISSN 0250-6335

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Abstract

This paper reviews the current status of the theoretical models of the evolution of the magnetic fields of neutron stars other than magnetars. It appears that the magnetic fields of neutron stars decay significantly only if they are in binary systems. Three major physical models for this, namely spindown-induced flux expulsion, ohmic evolution of crustal field and diamagnetic screening of the field by accreted plasma, are reviewed.

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Keywords:Neutron Stars; Magnetic Field
ID Code:1804
Deposited On:08 Oct 2010 12:28
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