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Pulsars, SKA and Time-Domain Studies in the Future

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 April 2012

Michael Kramer*
Affiliation:
Max-Planck-Institut für Radioastronomie, 53121 Bonn, Germany Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK email: mkramer@mpifr.de
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Abstract

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Pulsars are a classical example for time-domain astronomy. Using just the precisely measured arrival time of pulses from pulsars, we can study a wide range of physics, and in particular probe the validity of theories of gravity. Despite huge success, pulsar astrophysics will completely change with the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), lifting pulsar science into a new era of time-domain astronomy. I will review the applications using pulsars and the prospects for the SKA.

Type
Contributed Papers
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2012

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