Evolution of the X-ray luminosity and rotation period (IMAGE)

Ehime University

Evolution of the X-ray luminosity and rotation period

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The luminosity and rotation speed changed significantly. There is an inverse relationship between rotational speed and period; a shorter period indicates faster rotation. The acceleration rate of rotational speed is represented by the slope.

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Marina Yoshimoto（Ehime University）

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