Astronomy - Neutron Stars & Pulsars

Explore the fascinating world of neutron stars and pulsars in this comprehensive video series. Delve into the formation, structure, and properties of neutron stars, including concepts like neutron degeneracy, quark pressure, and the nuclear strong force. Learn about the upper mass limits of neutron stars, their incredible density and gravity, and the TOV limit. Discover the nature of pulsars, their magnetic fields, and synchrotron radiation. Examine the history of neutron star discovery, the famous Crab Nebula pulsar, and the phenomena of pulsar spin-down and spin-up. Gain a deep understanding of these extreme stellar remnants through 17 detailed lectures covering various aspects of neutron star physics and astronomy.

Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (1 of 17) What is a Neutron Star?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (2 of 17) How Does a Neutron Star Form?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (3 of 17) What is Neutron Degeneracy?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (4 of 17) How Does the Nuclear Strong Force Halt Core Collapse?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (5 of 17) What is Quark Pressure?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (6 of 17) The Structure of a Neutron Star
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (7 of 17) What is the Upper Limit of a Neutron Star?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (8 of 17) How Much Do You Weigh on a Neutron Star?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (9 of 17) What is the Density & Pressure of a Neuton Star?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (10 of 17) What is the TOV Limit?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (11 of 17) What is a Pulsar?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (12 of 17) History of the Discovery of the Neutron Star
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (13 of 17) The Magnetic Field of a Neutron Star
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (14 of 17) Synchroton Radiation in Pulsar
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (15 of 17) The Pulsar in the Crab Nebula
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (16 of 17) Does a Pulsar Slow Down?
Astronomy - Ch. 22: Neutron Star (17 of 17) Do Pulsars "Spin-Up"?