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基于磁偶极和引力波辐射模型研究高制动指数(n > 3)脉冲星PSR J1640-4631的演化

The Evolution of Pulsar PSR J1640-4631 with High Braking Index (n>3) in the Magnetic Dipole and Gravitational Wave Radiation Models

  • 摘要: 研究脉冲星自转周期演化的过程可以理解中子星的制动机制, 而脉冲星的制动指数与其辐射密切相关, 它反映出脉冲星动能损失的过程. 传统上, 根据磁偶极辐射模型, 预期的制动指数n=3. 然而, 实际观测发现多数脉冲星的制动指数小于3, 也有脉冲星超出磁偶极模型的预期, 如PSR J1640-4631的制动指数n=3.15\pm0.03 , 它是目前已知的置信度较高的制动指数大于3的脉冲星, 这表明中子星除磁偶极辐射之外还可能存在其他的转动能量损失机制. 考虑两部分动能损失机制共同影响脉冲星制动, 分别是磁偶极与引力波辐射, 在此基础上, 成功地解释了PSR J1640-4631的高制动指数, 同时进一步探究这颗脉冲星的制动指数的演化介于一定的范围(3<n<5), 假定脉冲星初始自转周期为20 ms, 计算了其自转周期的长期演化过程, 说明了这是一颗特殊类型的脉冲星.

     

    Abstract: The study of pulsar spin period evolution provides insights into the braking mechanisms of neutron stars. The braking index of pulsars, which is closely related to their radiation, reflects the process of kinetic energy loss in pulsars. Traditionally, based on the magnetic dipole radiation model, the expected braking index is n=3. However, actual observations have found that the braking indices of most pulsars are less than 3. There are also pulsars whose braking indices exceed the predictions of the magnetic dipole model, such as PSR J1640-4631, which has a braking index of n =3.15\pm0.03. It is currently known to be a pulsar with a relatively high confidence level and a braking index greater than 3, indicating that in addition to magnetic dipole radiation, there may be other mechanisms for rotational energy loss in neutron stars. The combined influence of two kinetic energy loss mechanisms is considered on pulsar braking: magnetic dipole radiation and gravitational wave radiation. On this basis, we have successfully reproduced the high braking index of PSR J1640-4631. Furthermore, we have delved into the evolution of this pulsar's braking index, which falls within a specific range of 3 < n < 5 . Assuming an initial spin period of 20 ms for the pulsar, we have computed its long-term evolution of the spin period, illustrating that it is a pulsar of a unique type.

     

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