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Modeling the Atmosphere of RX J1856.5−3754

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 July 2016

Frederick M. Walter  and
Jose A. Pons
Frederick M. Walter
Affiliation:
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook NY 11794-38700, USA
Jose A. Pons
Affiliation:
Universitat de Valencia, Burjassot 465100, Spain

Abstract

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The nearby compact object RX J1856.5−3754 may be a paradigm for the vast majority of neutron stars. Its spectral energy distribution lacks any non-thermal continuua or lines. Study of the thermal surface has provided insights into the surface and interior properties of neutron stars. We report on attempts to model the spectrum. Non-magnetic heavy metal atmospheres reproduce the overall spectral energy distribution, but not the lack of absorption lines.

Type
Part 5: Magnetars, Central Compact Objects and Isolated Neutron Stars
Information
Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 218: Young Neutrons Stars and their Environments , 2004 , pp. 279 - 282
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of the Pacific 2004 

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