Neutron Stars Glitching Heartbeats Has A Twisted Solution

Today, we're exploring pulsars and a new breakthrough that may solve the mystery of their glitching pulses. Neutron stars, remnants of supernovae, emit beams of radiation and sometimes experience sudden speed-ups called glitches. Researchers analyzed 533 pulsar glitches and proposed a model involving "quantum vortex networks" within the stars' superfluid interiors. These tangled vortices cause sudden avalanches, increasing the star's rotation speed. This model closely matches observations and helps us understand the complex physics of these extreme objects. The research is published in Scientific Reports.

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