Discovering X-ray pulsars in the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud

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Sep 2004

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2004cxo..prop.1680c&link_type=abstract

Chandra Proposal ID #06400423

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Chandra Proposal Id #06400423

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The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is exceptionally abundant in X-ray pulsars. Over 40 have been discovered as part of a highly successful monitoring programme and, according to reliable estimates, there may be many hundreds more. In a recent analysis of 5 archive CHANDRA observations, we discovered 3 entirely new pulsars and determined the positions of two others. We propose a series of 20 observations covering those regions of the SMC Wing where the evidence suggests that conditions for the formation of pulsars are favourable. This programme can be anticipated to reveal up to 20 new pulsars. In the process it will provide a better understanding of high mass star formation rates and of the evolution of the SMC.

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