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2009ApJ...695.1289W - Astrophys. J., 695, 1289-1301 (2009/April-3)

An atlas for interpreting γ-ray pulsar light curves.

WATTERS K.P., ROMANI R.W., WELTEVREDE P. and JOHNSTON S.

Abstract (from CDS):

We have simulated a population of young spin-powered pulsars and computed the beaming pattern and light curves for the three main geometrical models: polar-cap emission, two-pole caustic ("slot gap") emission and outer-magnetosphere emission. The light curve shapes depend sensitively on the magnetic inclination α and viewing angle ζ. We present the results as maps of observables such as peak multiplicity and γ-ray peak separation in the (α, ζ) plane. These diagrams can be used to locate allowed regions for radio-loud and radio-quiet pulsars and to convert observed fluxes to true all-sky emission.

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Journal keyword(s): gamma rays: theory - pulsars: general - stars: neutron

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