Скачать или смотреть Decoding the 'Glitches' of the Universe's Extreme Stars

Scientists have potentially cracked the mystery behind neutron stars' sudden spin speed increases, known as "glitches." This advancement merges astrophysics and quantum mechanics, focusing on the behavior of superfluids inside these stars.

The breakthrough came from simulating neutron star conditions using ultracold dipolar atoms on Earth. These experiments suggest that the glitches occur when superfluid vortices inside the neutron stars move to the surface, accelerating the star's rotation.

This finding not only offers insights into neutron stars' unique properties but also showcases a new method for studying such extreme cosmic phenomena in Earth-based laboratories, bridging the gap between quantum physics and astrophysics