In this project, I will develop new models to explain the radiation from very rapidly rotating neutron stars, called millisecond pulsars. Neutron stars are remnants of collapsed massive stars, and they are the most dense objects in the Universe that can be directly observed. Therefore, the aim of my research is also to understand the extreme properties of the ultra-dense matter inside the neutron star core. In this project that is possible by combining novel simulation techniques for the plasma in the neutron star magnetosphere and atmosphere, and by analysing the available X-ray pulse data. The research will impact our knowledge about neutron star astrophysics, nuclear physics, and eventually evolution of the stars in our Universe. The work will be carried out at the University of Helsinki.

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