The Spin-down of PSR J0821-4300 and PSR J1210-5226: Confirmation of Central Compact Objects as Anti-Magnetars

E. V. Gotthelf, J. P. Halpern, J. Alford

Using XMM-Newton and Chandra, we measure period derivatives for the second and third known pulsars in the class of Central Compact Objects (CCOs) in supernova remnants, proving tha…