Context
AstroSat, India's first multi-wavelength space-based observatory, has made a groundbreaking discovery, detecting bright sub-second X-ray bursts from a novel neutron star with an ultrahigh magnetic field, known asa Magnetar.
What are Magnetars? Magnetars are neutron stars characterized by ultrahigh magnetic fields, surpassing Earth's magnetic field by over one quadrillion times. These extreme astrophysical objects emit high-energy electromagnetic radiation due to the decay of their magnetic fields. |
About
Key Characteristics:
SGR J1830-0645 - A Unique Magnetar
Discovery and Background:
Scientific Analysis with AstroSat
Instruments Used: The study utilized two instruments onboardAstroSat: the Large Area X-Ray Proportional Counter (LAXPC) and the Soft X-Ray telescope (SXT).
Key Findings:
Unraveling the Mysteries
Emission Lines and Their Origins:
Energy-Dependence Findings:
Future Research Aims
Varied X-ray Emission Behavior:
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