Neutron Stars

This thesis is the fruit of the master degree. An open question regarding the electromagnetic forces on a neutron star is the foundation. The electromagnetic forces are strong on a neutron star, yet they seem to be neglected compared to the force of gravity when describing the star. Neutron stars are assumed to have a very spherical shape, but if the electromagnetic forces cannot be neglected, could the shape be transformed? Being outside the area of expertise of my supervisor, the task became very exploratory, trying to get an understanding of what neutron stars are. Using a simple model for the magnetic field, an oscillating magnetic dipole, the forces on a test particle at the surface of the star was found. Using the values found the next challenge is to find the charge distribution giving rise to the strong electromagnetic fields. Due to the open and vague problematic and time lost on technical difficulties with the simulations the results found in this thesis are limited. The work done may open for the possibility of future work within the subject as neutron stars has become familiar to the graduate student.

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