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Abstract |
Neutron stars cool down via neutrino and photon emissions. The theory of neutron star
cooling is now established, and in particular the so-called minimal cooling paradigm is found
to be in good agreement with observations. In this third lecture, I will discuss the neutron star
cooling theory, with particular emphasis on the importance of nucleon superfluidity and out-
of-beta-equilibrium effects. I will also show some recent observations, which have interesting
implications for the neutron star cooling theory. |
