From recent multi-wavelength observations, the central compact object in SN 1987A is likely to be a neutron star (NS 1987A) with the age of 39 yrs.
However, there has not been direct measurement of thermal X-ray emission from the NS 1987A, which must be the certain evidence to show the existence of NS 1987A.
In this talk, after reviewing scenario to power observed blob in SN 1987A, we present the possibility to observe thermal emission of NS 1987A, in particular by the next generation X-ray satellite, Lynx. We also discuss the connection between detectable/relaxation age of NS 1987A by Lynx and various microphysics such as rapid cooling process and neutron superfluidity including pairing fluctuations.
This event will take place in PAB C-421. All interested graduate students and faculty are invited to attend.
Participants are also welcome to join via Zoom. Zoom link will be available via announcement email, or by contacting intmail[at]uw.edu