Published November 1, 2020 | Version v1
Journal article

The Significance of Low-frequency Interferometric Observations for the GPS Pulsar Flux Estimation: The Case of J1740+1000

  • 1. Janusz Gil Institute of Astronomy, University of Zielona Góra, ul. Prof. Z. Szafrana 2,, 65-516 Zielona Góra (Poland)
  • 2. Astronomical Observatory, Jagiellonian University, ul. Orla 171, 30-244 Kraków (Poland)
  • 3. ASTRON, Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, Oude Hoogeveensedijk 4, 7991 PD Dwingeloo (Netherlands)
  • 4. Astronomical Observatory, The University of Warsaw, Al. Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warsaw (Poland)
  • 5. Space Radio Diagnostics Research Center, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, ul. Michala Oczapowskiego 2, 10-719 Olsztyn (Poland)

Description

In this paper we present recent Low Frequency Array observations of the pulsar J1740+1000. We confirm that its spectrum has a turnover at 260 MHz, which is unusual for a typical pulsar. We argue that in this case interferometric imaging provides more accurate pulsar flux estimates than other, more traditional, means such as beamformed observations. We conclude that existing calibration and imaging techniques can be used for a more comprehensive study of the influence of the interstellar medium on the point-like sources at very low frequencies in the near future.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/abba77

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Identifiers

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Astrophysical Journal
Journal Volume
903
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
[6 p.]
ISSN
0004-637X
CODEN
ASJOAB

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
52072044
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
CALIBRATION; INTERFEROMETRY; INTERSTELLAR SPACE; POINT SOURCES; PULSARS; SPECTRA
Descriptors DEC
COSMIC RADIO SOURCES; RADIATION SOURCES; SPACE