What are the basic mechanics of pulsar IGR J1104-6103?

In summary, IGR J11014-6103 is a neutron star with the largest observed jet in the Milky Way. Its speed is reported to be between 0.001 - 0.003c and it is located about 60 light years from the center of the cloud. The age of the explosion is estimated to be around 15,000 years ago and the length of the jet is approximately 37 light years. However, there is some mystery surrounding IGR J11014-6103 as there is no radio signature for its jets and it does not have an accretion disk like most neutron stars.
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See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGR_J11014-6103#/media/File:Lighthouse_nebula.jpg

IGR J11014-6103 has the largest observed jet in the Milky Way. What are the basic mechanics IGR J11014-6103?: How fast is this neutron star pulsar moving with respect to the center of the cloud (1000 km/s?) and how far is the neutron star from the cloud center (60 ly?) Age of the explosion (15,000 years ago?) Length of jet (big part - 37 ly?) ? Speed of the jet (0.8c)? Are these 5 numbers consistent? Is there a technique to measure its mass?
 

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The pulsar's speed is reported between 0.001 - 0.003c.
"One of the biggest mysteries is that we only see these jets in x-rays, there's no radio signature.":
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/02/19/3948039.htm

This "neutron" star doesn't have an accretion disk. It looks like an almost-black hole that due to an off-center explosion became instead an overweight runaway neutron star.
 
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What is a pulsar?

A pulsar is a highly magnetized, rapidly rotating neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation from its magnetic poles. These beams can be observed as regular pulses of light, hence the name "pulsar".

How does pulsar IGR J1104-6103 work?

Pulsar IGR J1104-6103 is a special type of pulsar known as an intermediate-mass pulsar. It has a strong magnetic field and rotates rapidly, emitting beams of radiation along its magnetic poles. As the pulsar spins, these beams sweep across our line of sight, causing the regular pulses we observe.

What is the significance of pulsar IGR J1104-6103?

Pulsar IGR J1104-6103 is significant because it is one of the few known intermediate-mass pulsars, with a mass between that of a typical pulsar and a black hole. It also has an unusual spin period of only 0.15 seconds, making it an interesting object for further study.

How is pulsar IGR J1104-6103 studied?

Pulsar IGR J1104-6103 is studied using a variety of telescopes and instruments, including radio telescopes, X-ray telescopes, and gamma-ray telescopes. Scientists also use computer simulations and models to understand its behavior and characteristics.

What can we learn from studying pulsar IGR J1104-6103?

Studying pulsar IGR J1104-6103 can help us better understand the physics of neutron stars and the extreme conditions in their environments. It can also provide insights into the evolution and formation of pulsars and their role in the universe.

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