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Astronomy - Neutron Stars & Pulsars

Michel van Biezen via YouTube

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This course introduces neutron stars and pulsars, covering their formation, internal structure, extreme density and pressure, magnetic fields, radiation, and rotational behavior.

Syllabus

Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (1 of 17) What is a Neutron Star?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (2 of 17) How Does a Neutron Star Form?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (3 of 17) What is Neutron Degeneracy?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (4 of 17) How Does the Nuclear Strong Force Halt Core Collapse?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (5 of 17) What is Quark Pressure?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (6 of 17) The Structure of a Neutron Star
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (7 of 17) What is the Upper Limit of a Neutron Star?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (8 of 17) How Much Do You Weigh on a Neutron Star?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (9 of 17) What is the Density & Pressure of a Neuton Star?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (10 of 17) What is the TOV Limit?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (11 of 17) What is a Pulsar?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (12 of 17) History of the Discovery of the Neutron Star
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (13 of 17) The Magnetic Field of a Neutron Star
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (14 of 17) Synchroton Radiation in Pulsar
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (15 of 17) The Pulsar in the Crab Nebula
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (16 of 17) Does a Pulsar Slow Down?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (17 of 17) Do Pulsars "Spin-Up"?

Taught by

Michel van Biezen

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