by D. R. Lorimer (Author), M. Kramer (Author)
Radio pulsars are rapidly rotating, highly magnetized neutron stars. This comprehensive book brings together key observational techniques, background information and a review of the latest results, including the recent discovery of a double pulsar system. Useful software tools are provided to analyze example data, made available on a related website. The work will be of great value to graduate students and researchers wishing to carry out and interpret a wide variety of radio pulsar observations.
Number of Pages: 312
Dimensions: 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: October 25, 2012