http://arxiv.org/abs/1507.01375
In the comment of Avelino, Sousa and Lobo [arXiv:1506.06028], it is claimed that networks of topological defects cannot be the origin of the pulsar glitch phenomenon. Here, we point out that topological defects may trigger pulsar glitches within traditional scenarios, such as vortex unpinning and crustal fracture, in which the source of angular momentum required for a glitch event is provided by the pulsar itself.
Y. Stadnik and V. Flambaum
Tue, 7 Jul 15
58/65
Comments: 2 pages