articleLiving Reviews in Computational AstrophysicsJun 9, 2026HYBRID OA

Magnetic, thermal and rotational evolution of isolated neutron stars

JAJ. A. PonsCDClara DehmanDVDaniele Viganò

University of Alicante · Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

The strong magnetic fields of neutron stars are closely linked to their observed thermal, spectral, and timing properties, such as the distribution of spin periods and their derivatives. To understand the evolution of astrophysical observables over time, it is essential to develop robust theoretical frameworks and numerical models that solve the coupled thermal and magnetic field evolution equations, incorporating detailed microphysics such as thermal and electrical conductivities and neutrino emission rates. These efforts are key to uncovering how the strength and geometry of magnetic fields change with age, ultimately shedding light on the diverse phenomenology of neutron stars. In this review, we outline…

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  • Neutron star
  • Magnetic field
  • Physics
  • Neutrino
  • Phenomenology (philosophy)
  • Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Stars
  • Thermal conductivity
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