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SUMMARY:Magnetars life cycle: birth\, evolution and death - Nanda Rea (CSI
 C-IEEC\, Barcelona/University of Amsterdam)
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CONTACT:Simon Hodgkin
DESCRIPTION:Magnetars are the strongest magnets we know of\, and show the
 mselves via powerful X/gamma-ray steady and flaring emission. The energet
 ics of such flares in our Galaxy second only the supernova explosions. In 
 this talk I will first review the observational characteristics of these 
 highly magnetic pulsars\, and some recent discoveries in the field. Subse
 quently\, I will present what we currently know about their life-cycle\, 
 through detailed simulations of neutron star magneto-thermal evolution an
 d pulsar population synthesis. I will then finish with some consideration
 s on how the study of the Galactic population of magnetars might constrai
 n their possible connection with\nGamma Ray Bursts.\n
LOCATION:Sackler Lecture Theatre\, IoA (tea at 3:30 pm)
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