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In a neutron star gravity has overcome electron degeneracy pressure allowing the protons and electrons to combine into neutrons. But if that is the case, how do neutrons emit light if there are no electrons to swoosh the photons away?
I have been thinking, and wonder if the surface (or "crust") of a neutron star might not have enough pressure to be able to overcome the electron degeneracy pressure, OR neutrons are released from the fast spinning surface, and in a split second turns into protons and electrons - and because of that the neutron star appear to emit light?
Any thoughts?
I have been thinking, and wonder if the surface (or "crust") of a neutron star might not have enough pressure to be able to overcome the electron degeneracy pressure, OR neutrons are released from the fast spinning surface, and in a split second turns into protons and electrons - and because of that the neutron star appear to emit light?
Any thoughts?