Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jul 1981
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1981apj...247..639h&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 247, July 15, 1981, p. 639-649.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
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Galactic Radiation, Gamma Ray Astronomy, Pulsars, Star Distribution, Stellar Radiation, Electric Fields, Electron Density (Concentration), Pair Production, Polar Caps, Relativistic Particles, Stellar Evolution, Stellar Luminosity, Stellar Magnetic Fields
Scientific paper
Using data from the most recent pulsar surveys, the contribution of pulsars to the gamma-ray flux from the galactic plane is examined. The assumption is made that pulsar gamma rays are produced by curvature radiation from relativistic particles above the polar cap and attenuated by pair production in the strong magnetic and electric fields. If the assumption is made that all pulsars produce gamma rays in this way, their luminosities can be predicted as a function of period and magnetic field strength. The distribution of pulsars in the Galaxy is determined using data on 328 pulsars detected in three surveys. The Z and R distributions are found to be very sensitive to the mean electron density in the galactic plane, as are the total number and birthrate of pulsars in the Galaxy. Longitude profile of pulsar gamma-ray flux are calculated for different values of the mean electron density.
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