Pulsars emit radiation due to the misalignment between their magnetic and rotational axes, which causes a beam of electromagnetic radiation to be visible as the star rotates. This misalignment leads to the pulsed appearance characteristic of pulsars, as the beam is seen once per rotation. The radiation is generated from the rotational energy of the neutron star, which creates an electric field due to the movement of its strong magnetic field. This process accelerates charged particles, such as protons and electrons, at the star's surface, resulting in the emission of electromagnetic waves from the magnetic poles. Thus, despite being current loops, pulsars can radiate due to their unique magnetic and rotational dynamics.
