Seismology of magnetars

Hoven, M.B. van (2012)

Doctoral Thesis

Since the discovery of quasi periodic oscillations in the light curves of magnetar giant flares, seismic vibrations of magnetars have been a subject of intense theoretical interest. A fundamental understanding of their nature might open a new window into the poorly constrained neutron star interiors. In this thesis the physical properties of magnetar oscillations are explored from a theoretical perspective. It is shown that the presence of ultra-strong magnetic fields leads to complex dynamical behavior of these exotic objects.

• Seismology
• Oscillations
• Neutron stars
• Magnetars

• All authors: Hoven, M.B. van
• Supervisor: Kuijken, K.H.
• Co-supervisor: Levin, Y.
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Faculty of Science, Leiden University
• Date: 2012-02-15
• ISBN (print): 9789461911766