Neutron Star Formation and Birth Properties
Abstract
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Our current knowledge of neutron star formation, progenitors, and natal masses, spins, magnetic fields, and space velocities is briefly reviewed from a theorist's perspective. More observational information is badly needed to constrain theoretical possibilities.
10 pages, 4 figures, high-quality available upon request; to appear in "Young Neutron Stars and Their Environments" (IAU Symposium 218, ASP Conference Proceedings), eds. F. Camilo and B.M. Gaensler
10 pages, 4 figures, high-quality available upon request; to appear in "Young Neutron Stars and Their Environments" (IAU Symposium 218, ASP Conference Proceedings), eds. F. Camilo and B.M. Gaensler