An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 16.25

General Relativity and Black Holes — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · pulsar-subpulse-electron-speed

Problem

A subpulse involves a very narrow radio beam with a width between

1^\circ

and

3^\circ

. Use Eq. (4.43) for the headlight effect to calculate the minimum speed of the electrons responsible for a

1^\circ

subpulse.