(ORDO NEWS) — Neutron stars are space objects formed as a result of a supernova explosion . They are extremely dense and small objects with unique physical properties.
The mass of a neutron star can be between 1.4 and 2.1 solar masses, making it one of the most massive objects in the universe.
However, the size of a neutron star is extremely small – only a few tens of kilometers in diameter. This means that a neutron star has a very high density, exceeding the density of an atomic nucleus by several billion times.
Such a high density is due to the structural features of a neutron star. It consists of an extremely dense nucleus, in which electrons and protons merge into neutrons and form a neutron “liquid”.
The neutrons in such a liquid are so close to each other that their motions become quantum and exhibit effects associated with the overall motion of the liquid.
Also, neutron stars have a very strong magnetic field, which can exceed the field of the earth by billions of times.
This magnetic field can create giant charged particles around the neutron star, which interact with the environment and create various effects, including radio emission.
In general, neutron stars are unique objects that allow you to delve deeper into the understanding of the physical processes occurring in the Universe.
Their study can help scientists better understand the origin and evolution of stars, as well as create more accurate models of space objects.
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