Quantum Metamorphosis: Unveiling the Puzzling Phenomenon of Magnetar X-Rays - SciTechDaily
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A “beautiful effect” predicted by quantum electrodynamics (QED) may provide an explanation for the perplexing initial sightings of polarized X-rays radiating from a magnetar - a type of neutron star characterized by an immensely powerful magnetic field, accor…