Exploring the Helical Magnetic Field of a Nearby Pulsar Wind Nebula

High-Resolution Insights from ATCA

Astronomers recently used the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA) to conduct detailed observations of a pulsar wind nebula located in the supernova remnant G11.2−0.3. Their findings uncovered a unique radio jet feature exhibiting a helical magnetic field.

This research sheds light on the intricate properties of pulsar wind nebulae. The data gathered from such observations can provide valuable insights into the environment around pulsars and enhance our understanding of cosmic phenomena.

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