Pulsars are highly magnetized, rotating neutron stars that emit beams of electromagnetic radiation from their magnetic poles. As pulsars rotate, these beams sweep across space like a lighthouse beacon, producing regular pulses of radiation detectable from Earth. Pulsars are observed across various wavelengths, from radio waves to gamma rays, and their precise periodicity makes them valuable tools for studying stellar physics and testing theories of gravity. Pulsars are often formed in supernova explosions when the core of a massive star collapses, resulting in a rapidly spinning and highly magnetized remnant. Studying pulsars provides insights into extreme physical processes and the dynamics of compact stellar remnants.
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