anomalous X-ray pulsar
(AXP)
(X-ray pulsars with no high-mass companion)
An anomalous X-ray pulsar (AXP) is an X-ray pulsar
without a massive binary companion, a slow rotation rate and
a strong magnetic field.
The term was coined for a few observed X-ray pulsars
for which the large energy source was unclear;
general theory is that X-ray pulsars typically gained 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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