Probing the neutron star spin evolution in the young SMC Be/X-ray binary SXP 1062

Abstract

The newly discovered Be/X-ray binary in the Small Magellanic Cloud, SXP 1062, provides the first example of a robust association with a supernova remnant (SNR). The short age estimated for the SNR qualifies SXP 1062 as the youngest known source in its class, tau ~ 1e4 yr. As such, it allows to test current models of magneto-rotational evolution of neutron stars ina still unexplored regime. Here we discuss possible evolutionary scenarios for SXP 1062 in the attempt to reconcile its long spin period, P=1062 s, and short age. Although several options can be considered, like an anomalously long initial period or the presence of a fossil disc, our results indicate that SXP 1062 may host a neutron star born with a large initial magnetic field, typically in excess of ~ 1e14 G, which then decayed to ~ 1e13 G.

5 pages, 1 figure, modified to incorporate referee's points, accepted for publication in MNRAS

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