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Explore X-ray pulsars in the era of the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) mission in this 33-minute conference talk by Juri Poutanen from the University of Turku. Delve into the latest observational discoveries and theoretical understanding of these exotic neutron star systems that emit pulsed X-ray radiation. Learn how the revolutionary polarimetry capabilities of IXPE are providing unprecedented insights into the magnetic field structures, emission mechanisms, and plasma physics operating in the extreme environments around these rapidly rotating, highly magnetized neutron stars. Examine the implications of polarimetric observations for understanding pulsar magnetospheres, beaming patterns, and the fundamental physics of matter under extreme conditions. Discover how these new observational capabilities are challenging existing models and opening new avenues for studying relativistic plasma processes in some of the most extreme magnetic field environments in the universe.
