Extended 2.25/8.60 GHz Observations of the Magnetar Swift J1818.0-1607

We present the long-term rotational evolution and radio emission properties of the magnetar Swift~J1818.0$-$1607, using simultaneous 2.25/8.60~GHz observations obtained with the Shanghai Tian Ma Radio Telescope from MJD~58936 to 59427. The average pulse profiles exhibit significant evolution with time and frequency, attributable to relative changes in the leading, central, and trailing emission components. The magnetar generally spins down with an average rate of $-1.65(4)\times10^{-11}\,\mathrm{s^{-2}}$, with the magnitude of the spin-down rate first increasing and then decreasing over the monitoring span. The overall flux density shows an initial rise followed by a decline, with sporadic variability superimposed; the variations at 2.25 and 8.60~GHz are broadly consistent across most epochs. The two-point spectral index increased from $α\simeq-1.8$ shortly after the outburst to near-zero values around MJD~59030--59050, followed by repeated decreases and increases. Despite this variability, 41 of the 54 two-point spectral-index measurements in the later campaign have $α>-1$. Three component-dependent types of mode changing are identified: Type~I, involving primarily intensity changes in the central component; Type~II, involving central and trailing components; and Type~III, involving leading and central components. All three classes include events showing a corresponding component response in the other observing band, with event-dependent response strengths and directions. Type~I variations are generally more pronounced at 8.60~GHz than at 2.25~GHz.

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arXiv (Cornell University)
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2026-11-03
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https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2611.04935
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Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
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Extended 2.25/8.60 GHz Observations of the Magnetar Swift J1818.0-1607

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Extended 2.25/8.60 GHz Observations of the Magnetar Swift J1818.0-1607

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Abstract

We present the long-term rotational evolution and radio emission properties of the magnetar Swift~J1818.0$-$1607, using simultaneous 2.25/8.60~GHz observations obtained with the Shanghai Tian Ma Radio Telescope from MJD~58936 to 59427. The average pulse profiles exhibit significant evolution with time and frequency, attributable to relative changes in the leading, central, and trailing emission components. The magnetar generally spins down with an average rate of $-1.65(4)\times10^{-11}\,\mathrm{s^{-2}}$, with the magnitude of the spin-down rate first increasing and then decreasing over the monitoring span. The overall flux density shows an initial rise followed by a decline, with sporadic variability superimposed; the variations at 2.25 and 8.60~GHz are broadly consistent across most epochs. The two-point spectral index increased from $α\simeq-1.8$ shortly after the outburst to near-zero values around MJD~59030--59050, followed by repeated decreases and increases. Despite this variability, 41 of the 54 two-point spectral-index measurements in the later campaign have $α>-1$. Three component-dependent types of mode changing are identified: Type~I, involving primarily intensity changes in the central component; Type~II, involving central and trailing components; and Type~III, involving leading and central components. All three classes include events showing a corresponding component response in the other observing band, with event-dependent response strengths and directions. Type~I variations are generally more pronounced at 8.60~GHz than at 2.25~GHz.

arXiv (Cornell University)
Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
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