The 1.97±0.04M pulsar J1614-2230

T. Pennucci, P. B. Demorest, S. M. Ransom, M. S.E. Roberts, J. W.T. Hessels

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Abstract

Radio timing measurements of the binary millisecond pulsar J1614-2230 yielded high-precision mass measurements of the neutron star and white dwarf companion. The high orbital inclination angle, and large companion mass combined to produce a significant Shapiro Delay in the timing residuals, which betrayed the presence of the most massive neutron star currently known (M NS=1.97±0.04M). The primary implications of these findings are briefly summarized.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationRadio Pulsars
Subtitle of host publicationAn Astrophysical Key to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
Pages353-354
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
EventRadio Pulsars: An Astrophysical Key to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe - Chia (Sardinia), Italy
Duration: Oct 10 2010Oct 15 2010

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1357
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

OtherRadio Pulsars: An Astrophysical Key to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityChia (Sardinia)
Period10/10/1010/15/10

Keywords

  • Binary Evolution
  • High-Precision Radio Timing
  • Millisecond Pulsars
  • Neutron Star Equation of State

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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