Pulsar Schematic (IMAGE)

International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research

Pulsar Schematic

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This is a schematic view of a pulsar. The sphere in the middle represents the neutron star, the curves indicate the magnetic field lines and the protruding cones represent the emission zones.

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Image credit: Mysid

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