Neutron Stars and Gamma-Rays
Abstract
After noting the most important observational determinations of gamma-ray phenomena in the Crab and Vela pulsars, attention is given to UHE/VHE emission data from X-ray binaries, the most recent COS-B collaboration results on above-100 MeV galactic sources, and a progress report on the identification of Geminga, which holds out the most promising prospects for the definitive sighting of an unidentified gamma object. The astrophysical scenarios considered are reminiscent of those once imagined for gamma-ray bursters.
- Publication:
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The Origin and Evolution of Neutron Stars
- Pub Date:
- 1987
- Bibcode:
- 1987IAUS..125..465B
- Keywords:
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- Energy Budgets;
- Gamma Rays;
- Neutron Stars;
- Pulsars;
- Stellar Evolution;
- X Ray Binaries;
- Crab Nebula;
- Stellar Magnetic Fields;
- Astrophysics