Initial Plan for Honours Project
To model properties of both the disk of the Be star (SS2883), and the
pulsar PSR B1259-63, from data gathered during the 2000 periastron and
compare these with the model obtained for previous encounters.
- Develop scripts to automatically reduce data for each of
the 4 frequencies observed.
- Investigate best method to find average, continuum,
and pulsar fluxes.
- Produce a `light curve' of the pulsar throughout the entire
period from
to
for all
frequencies, and possibly more if more data becomes available.
- Reduce Molonglo data, and measure spectral index at all epochs.
- Investigate timescales for scintillation of the continuum source.
- Give preparatory talk to department.
- Investigate polarisation properties of the pulsar -
measure RM - investigate the seemingly high RM. May need to look at the
polarisation of the calibrators.
- Write draft literature survey.
- Check the spectral index, rise and fall times, and in particular,
compare the new late time behaviour with predictions. See if we can
understand any difference caused by changes of the density structure
of the Be star disk or orientation changes. See if we can produce an
improved model for the disk that is consistent with all encounters.
- Give talk and write up report.
All the data, computer programs, equipment, observing time, and
other essential resources are available, or can be reasonably
built, acquired, or written during the project.
Apart from short absences, on-site
supervision will be available throughout the project period.
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