Handbook of Pulsar Astronomy (Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers, Series Number 4)

Lorimer, D. R.; Kramer, M.

ISBN 10: 0521828236 / ISBN 13: 9780521828239

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Pulsar Astronomy (Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers, Series Number 4)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521828236
• ISBN 13: 9780521828239
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Radio pulsars are rapidly rotating, highly magnetized neutron stars. This comprehensive book brings together key observational techniques, background information and a review of the latest results, including the recent discovery of a double pulsar system. Useful software tools are provided to analyze example data, made available on a related website. The work will be of great value to graduate students and researchers wishing to carry out and interpret a wide variety of radio pulsar observations.

Book Description

Radio pulsars are rapidly rotating highly magnetized neutron stars. This comprehensive book is a unique resource that brings together the key observational techniques, background information and a review of the latest results, including the recent discovery of a double pulsar system. Useful software tools are provided which can be used to analyse example data, made available on a related website. This work will be of great value not only to graduate students but also to researchers wishing to carry out and interpret a wide variety of radio pulsar observations.