The researchers utilized FAST's unparalleled sensitivity to observe four magnetars (SGR 0501+4516 ... than the flux densities ...

First, these observations irrevocably blur the line between rotation-powered pulsars and magnetars. Although two transient magnetars recently discovered during X-ray outbursts may yet, in ...

Dr. Peter L. Gonthier joined the department in 1983. Since 1992, he mentors students in the Astro Group, which is trying to improve our understanding of the high-energy emission from magnetars.