Unveiling the X-ray faint end of the Isolated Neutron Star Population

• Applicant: Privatdozent Dr. Axel Schwope
• Subject Area: Astrophysics and Astronomy
• Term: since 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 414059771

X-ray emitting INSs are the key to understanding aspects of neutron star phenomenology and evolution not observed in normal radio pulsars. In the first funding period we have identified the first X-ray emitting INSs and set up a comprehensive follow-up program at X-ray and optical wavelengths (incl. XMM-Newton Large Programme). The second funding period will put a focus on completing the sample and analyzing the population. With eRASS, we will study X-ray faint end of the population and will be able to constrain evolutionary models and advance the understanding of the NS population as a whole.

• DFG Programme: Research Units
• Subproject of: FOR 2990: The eROSITA View of Stellar Endpoints (eRO-STEP)
• Co-Investigator: Dr. Frank Haberl