Study of crustal and surface magnetic field of radio pulsars

Project Description:

This project is about the magnetic field evolution and distribution in the crustal matter of a neutron star. In particular, the effect of the Hall currents on the Ohmic decay within the neutron star crust will be studied.

Research Area:

Astrophysics

Project Level:

Masters

This Project Is Offered At The Following Node(s):

(UCT)(UKZN)(NWU)

Special Requirements:

The nature of the project is theoretical. Hence the student is expected to have a good understanding of electromagnetism and to have the ability to do mathematical calculations. It will be an added benefit if the student has a reasonable knowledge in coding (in Python or C)