What is the Tesla of a magnetar?

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The discussion revolves around the magnetic field strength of magnetars, a type of neutron star known for their exceptionally strong magnetic fields. Participants explore the concept of magnetic flux density in relation to magnetars, seeking to understand the magnitude of their magnetic fields in terms of Tesla.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that magnetars, being neutron stars with extremely strong magnetic fields, likely possess the largest magnetic flux density in the universe.
  • Another participant cites a source indicating that the magnetic field strength of magnetars ranges from 100 million to 100 billion teslas.
  • Subsequent posts express gratitude for the information shared.

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Participants appear to agree on the general range of magnetic field strength for magnetars, but the discussion does not delve into the implications or details of these values.

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The discussion does not address the assumptions behind the cited range of magnetic field strength or the definitions of terms used, leaving some aspects unresolved.

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Readers interested in astrophysics, particularly in the study of neutron stars and their magnetic properties, may find this discussion relevant.

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Since neutron stars have on of the strongest magnetic fields in the universe and a magnetar is neutron star with a super massive or large magnetic field, it most likely has the largest magnetic flux density in the universe so i was wondering what the Tesla was of a magnetar?
 
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