Multi-wavelength observations of Isolated Neutron Stars
arXiv:1207.0762
Abstract
Almost 30 Isolated Neutron Stars (INSs) of different flavours have been identified at optical, ultraviolet, or infrared (UVOIR) wavelengths. Here, I present a short review of the historical background and describe the scientific impact of INS observations in the UVOIR. Then, I focus on UVOIR observations of rotation-powered pulsars, so far the most numerous class of INSs identified at these wavelengths, and their observational properties. Finally, I present the results of new UVOIR observations and an update of the follow-ups of gamma-ray pulsars detected by Fermi.
arXiv comment6 pages, to be published in Proceedings of Electromagnetic Radiation from Pulsars and Magnetars, Zielona Gora, 2012, Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series