Pulsar electrodynamics: A time-dependent view

Anatoly Spitkovsky

doi:10.1063/1.2141876

Pulsar electrodynamics: A time-dependent view

Anatoly Spitkovsky

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Pulsar spindown forms a reliable yet enigmatic prototype for the energy loss processes in many astrophysical objects including accretion disks and back holes. In this paper we review the physics or pulsar magnetospheres, concentrating on recent developments in force-free modeling of the magnetospheric structure. In praticular, we discuss a new method for solving the equations of time-dependent force-free relativistic MHD in application to pulsars. This method allows to dynamically study the formation of the magnetosphere and its response to perturbations, opening a qualitatively new window on pulsar phenomena. Applications of the method to other magnetized rotators, such as magnetars and accretion disks, are also discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Astrophysical Sources of High Energy Particles and Radiation
Pages	253-258
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2141876
State	Published - Nov 22 2005
Event	Astrophysical Sources of High Energy Particles and Radiation - Torun, Poland Duration: Jun 20 2005 → Jun 24 2005

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Name	AIP Conference Proceedings
Volume	801
ISSN (Print)	0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)	1551-7616

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Other	Astrophysical Sources of High Energy Particles and Radiation
Country/Territory	Poland
City	Torun
Period	6/20/05 → 6/24/05

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General Physics and Astronomy

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