27-10-2012, 02:23 PM
Uncovering the Properties of Young Neutron Stars and Their Surroundings
ABSTRACT
The subject grant provides funding through the NASA LTSA program. This five-year grant involves the study of young
neutron stars, particularly those in supernova remnants. In the fifth year of this program, the following studies have been
undertaken in support of this effort and are discussed in this report. 1) 3C 58; 2) Chandra Survey for Compact Objects in
Supernova Remnants; 3) G327.1-1.1; 4) Infrared Emission from Pulsar Wind Nebulae; and Cas A.