Modeling Rotation Phase-resolved Observations of Neutron Star Surfaces

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics

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Neutron Stars, Astronomical Observations, Equations Of State, Observation And Data Reduction Techniques, Computer Modeling And Simulation

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Recent observations by XMM-Newton detected modulations in the total brightness and in the spectrum of several neutron stars, with variations on <~1 second timescales due to the rapid rotation of these stars. To properly interpret the data, accurate modeling of neutron star emission is necessary. Detailed analysis of the shape and strength of the rotational variations allows a measurement of the surface composition and magnetic field, as well as constrains the nuclear equation of state. We discuss our models of the spectra and light curves of two of the most observed neutron stars, RX J1856.5-3754 and 1E 1207.4-5209, and discuss some implications of our results.

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