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Explore the fascinating world of magnetars in this 1-hour 8-minute seminar by Professor Ira Wasserman from Cornell University. Delve into how these objects with superstrong magnetic fields are thought to explain numerous energetic phenomena in the cosmos. Learn about the effects of these extreme magnetic fields in the outer layers of magnetars, including how they may alter or even prevent hydrostatic balance. Understand the crucial role played by the magnetization associated with Landau quantization of electron orbits—a key aspect that may not be widely appreciated in the scientific community. This largely pedagogical talk from the Institute of Cosmos Sciences UB provides an accessible yet thorough examination of our current understanding of these extraordinary astronomical objects.
