X-ray Pulsar in the Crab Nebula

X-ray pulsations have been observed in the Crab Nebula at a frequency closely matching the radio and optical pulsations. About 5 percent of the total x-ray power of the nebula appears in the pulsed component. The x-ray pulsations have the form of a main pulse and an interpulse separated by about 12...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1969-05, Vol.164 (3880), p.709-712
Main Authors: Fritz, G., Henry, R. C., Meekins, J. F., Chubb, T. A., Friedman, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Electrons
Light curves
Nebulae
Optical pulsars
Pulsars
Radio spectrum
Stars
Synchrotron radiation
Visible spectrum
X ray pulsars
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Summary:X-ray pulsations have been observed in the Crab Nebula at a frequency closely matching the radio and optical pulsations. About 5 percent of the total x-ray power of the nebula appears in the pulsed component. The x-ray pulsations have the form of a main pulse and an interpulse separated by about 12 milliseconds.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.164.3880.709