Neutron-star physics · ~10¹⁴–10¹⁵ gauss
The Magnetar Magnetic Field
The most powerful magnetic fields known in the Universe — around a hundred trillion to a quadrillion gauss — carried by magnetars, a class of young neutron star. The decay of this colossal field powers their X-ray and gamma-ray flares, including the giant flares bright enough to be detected across the Galaxy and beyond.
Highlights
- ›The strongest magnetic fields in the Universe
Classes, physics & objects
Knowledge connections
- Associated withMagnetar
- Associated withNeutron Star
- Associated withMagnetar Flare
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
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