In these objects, the decay of an extraordinarily strong magnetic field can provide energy, in which case these stars are called magnetars.
These objects possess a magnetic field whose axis of symmetry is offset from the rotation axis, giving rise to the lighthouse effect. In these objects, the decay of an extraordinarily strong magnetic field can provide energy, in which case these stars are called magnetars. These stars can derive their energy from the gravitational energy of accreted matter, as is the case for one of these objects at the center of the Crab Nebula. These objects were first discovered by Hewish and Bell and were initially termed Little Green Men. For 10 points, name these rapidly spinning neutron stars which emit radiation unevenly, resulting in a characteristic flash.
These objects possess a magnetic field whose axis of symmetry is offset from the rotation axis, giving rise to the lighthouse effect.
Pulsars