Does electromagnetic radiation from pulsar stars

In summary, the conversation discusses the potential gravitational effects of electromagnetic radiation emitted by pulsars on distant objects. Despite the significant energy emitted by these pulsars, it is unlikely that their gravity would be strong enough to affect distant planets or stars. The conversation also delves into the concept of idealizing an experiment to determine the energy required to match the specific gravity of water. The answer to this hypothetical question would be equal to mc2, with units potentially being measured in MeV.
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Does electromagnetic radiation emitted by pulsars carry enough energy as to make the gravity created by these emissions significant enough to gravitationally effect distant objects many light years away? In other words, can a pulsar star or a neutron star, effect distant planets or even distant stars, by perturbing their orbits, but not from the gravity of the pulsar or neutron star itself, but from the gravity created by the actual EM emissions themselves, even light years away. My gut says the gravity is too little, even though if the Earth was in the beam's path it may cook off the atmosphere and us with it. Just out of curiosity, if you could idealize an experiment where a tank, a cubic meter is size, was filled with water and an identical tank was left empty with the challenge to you to fill the empty tank with radiation until the density was sufficiently equal as to cause the same amount of specific gravity as the water tank, how much would it be?
 
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The answer to your first question is "no". Your second question is poorly formed (what units are you looking for?), but the energy would be equal to mc2.
 
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How about MeV.
 

Related to Does electromagnetic radiation from pulsar stars

1. How does electromagnetic radiation from pulsar stars affect Earth?

Pulsar stars are extremely far away from Earth and emit electromagnetic radiation in various forms such as radio waves, X-rays, and gamma rays. This radiation does not have any direct impact on Earth as it is mostly absorbed or deflected by the Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field.

2. Can electromagnetic radiation from pulsar stars be harmful to humans?

The electromagnetic radiation emitted by pulsar stars is highly energetic, but it is too far away to have any significant impact on humans. The Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field act as a shield, protecting us from this radiation. However, if a pulsar were to be located closer to Earth, it could potentially pose a danger to humans.

3. Is the electromagnetic radiation from pulsar stars visible to the naked eye?

No, the electromagnetic radiation from pulsar stars is not visible to the naked eye. It mostly falls in the range of radio waves, X-rays, and gamma rays, which are not visible to humans. To observe this radiation, specialized equipment such as telescopes and detectors are required.

4. How do pulsar stars emit electromagnetic radiation?

Pulsar stars emit electromagnetic radiation due to their high rotational speed and strong magnetic fields. As these stars spin, they emit beams of radiation from their poles, which can be detected on Earth as periodic pulses. This is why they are known as pulsar stars.

5. Can we harness the electromagnetic radiation from pulsar stars for practical use?

Currently, the technology to harness the electromagnetic radiation from pulsar stars for practical use does not exist. The energy emitted by these stars is too far away and not concentrated enough to be captured and utilized. However, scientists continue to study pulsar stars to understand their properties and potential applications in the future.

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