The slow X-ray pulsar SXP 1062 and associated supernova remnant in the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud

L. M. Oskinova, M. A. Guerrero, V. Hénault-Brunet, W. Sun, Y. H. Chu, C. Evans, J. S. Gallagher, R. A. Gruendl, J. Reyes-Iturbide

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Abstract

SXP 1062 is an exceptional case of a young neutron star in a wind-fed high-mass X-ray binary associated with a supernova remnant. A unique combination of measured spin period, its derivative, luminosity and young age makes this source a key probe for the physics of accretion and neutron star evolution. Theoretical models proposed to explain the properties of SXP 1062 shall be tested with new data.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNeutron Stars and Pulsars
Subtitle of host publicationChallenges and Opportunities after 80 years
EditorsJoeri Van Leeuwen
Pages459-461
Number of pages3
EditionS291
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
NumberS291
Volume8
ISSN (Print)1743-9213
ISSN (Electronic)1743-9221

Keywords

  • Be
  • X-rays: binaries
  • pulsars: individual (SXP 1062)
  • stars: emission-line

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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