We present spectroscopy and imaging with the Very Large Telescope (VLT) of the neutron star RX J1856.5−3754. Little is known about the nature of this source other than that it is a nearby hot neutron star. Our VLT spectrum does not show any strong emission or absorption features. With considerable care to photometric calibration, we obtain photometric measurements over the optical and ultra-vio...

The main stages in the evolution of a neutron star, from its birth as a proto-neutron star, to its old age as a cold, catalyzed configuration, are described. A proto-neutron star is formed in the aftermath of a successful supernova explosion and its evolution is dominated by neutrino diffusion. Its neutrino signal is a valuable diagnostic of its internal structure and composition. During its tr...

We present spectroscopy and imaging with the Very Large Telescope (VLT) of the isolated neutron star RX J1856.5−3754. Little is known about the nature of this source other than that it is a nearby hot neutron star. Our VLT spectrum does not show any strong emission or absorption features. With considerable care to photometric calibration, we obtain photometric measurements over the optical and ...

utilization of photodisintegration reaction of deuterium, 2h(?,n)1h, is a precise technique for determining the percentage of 2h in tritiated and natural water. the 23na(n,?)24na reaction is a suitable ?-source for producing the 2h(?,n)1h reaction. tehran research reactor was used as a neutron source for producing 24na isotopes. the bf3 detectors were used to detect the neutron emission of h2 c...

We present a brief review of Chandra observations of neutron stars, with a concentration on neutron stars in supernova remnants. The early Chandra results clearly demonstrate how critical the angular resolution has been in order to separate the neutron star emission from the surrounding nebulosity.

Recent observations of the compact source embedded within the supernova remnant RCW 103 rekindle interest in the origin of this object’s emission. We contrast several models in which neutron-star cooling powers RCW 103. Specifically, either the presence of an accreted envelope or a sufficiently intense magnetic field can account for the X-ray emission from this object. Subject headings: stars: ...

Recent observations of the compact source embedded within the supernova remnant RCW 103 rekindle interest in the origin of this object’s emission. We contrast several models in which neutron-star cooling powers RCW 103. Specifically, either the presence of an accreted envelope or a sufficiently intense magnetic field can account for the X-ray emission from this object. Subject headings: stars: ...

We briefly review recent theoretical studies of the effects of accreted envelopes, magnetic fields and crustal superfluidity on the cooling of neutron stars. These effects are especially important for slowly cooling low-mass neutron stars, where direct Urca process of neutrino emission is forbidden. The effects are useful for interpretation of observations of several isolated middle-aged neutro...

On the basis of the neutrino emission from the isotropic S0 neutron superfluid vortexes in neutron star interiors, we propose a rocket model of neutrino jet for the observed pulsar kick.

On the basis of the neutrino emission from the isotropic 1 S 0 neutron superfluid vortexes in neutron star interiors, we propose a rocket model of neutrino jet for the observed pulsar kick.