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Magnetar VS pulsar who is more powerful? What is the difference between a pulsar and a magnetar?

What is the difference between a pulsar and a magnetar?

By dardani lennonPublished 2 years ago 2 min read

There are all kinds of celestial bodies in the universe, and magnetars and pulsars are very popular. We have always wondered which of them is more powerful. Let's talk about it today. Both magnetars and pulsars are a type of neutron star, and both are stars with a mass between three and eight times that of the sun. It was formed after the supernova explosion occurred due to the rapid collapse of the interior due to the exhaustion of fuel in the later years of its demise. However, there is a huge difference between the two celestial bodies.

A magnetar is a special kind of neutron star. It has a super strong magnetic field. The inside of the magnetar can release a huge magnetic field, which is hundreds of billions of times the magnetic field of the earth. It is thousands of times larger than ordinary neutron stars. The magnetar's magnetic field alone can destroy the stars around the magnetar. It can also lead to the death of life around magnetars. And constantly release strong electromagnetic radiation, the main radiation is X-rays and gamma rays.

Pulsars are neutron stars that rotate very fast. Its rotation speed is many times faster than that of neutron stars. Because of its high-speed rotation, pulsars emit periodic pulse signals at the poles. This pulse signal is also very powerful in radiation and can also destroy the life of other celestial bodies. Pulsars make up for the radiated energy by consuming their rotation energy, so their rotation will gradually slow down. In addition to high-speed rotation, pulsars also have extremely strong magnetic fields. Electrons are ejected from the magnetic poles, and the radiation has strong directionality.

So, which one is more powerful, Ci star or pulsar? Judging from official data, the power of magnetars and pulsars is not much different. Both magnetars and pulsars have their own characteristics. Magnetars have strong magnetic field induction, which can interfere with the magnetic fields of other celestial bodies and even cause the magnetic fields of other planets. The failure of this point can destroy a planet, which is not available in pulsars. Pulsars have strong periodic pulse signals, and the super-strong radiation can destroy the atmosphere and life of other celestial bodies. A pulsar's pulse signal can travel great distances. This is also not available in magnetars. The destruction of the two types of stars is about the same. Can't tell which of them is higher or lower, magnetars are rarer celestial bodies than pulsars, and magnetars have a shorter lifespan than pulsars. For these two objects, we know less about magnetars. I hope that my country's Sky Eye can discover more magnetars, so that we can uncover the veil of this mysterious celestial body as soon as possible. Ask you in front of the screen if there is a direct connection between magnetars and pulsars. Welcome to like, leave a message, and forward for discussion.

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