Parkes observations for project P455 semester 2019OCTS_03

This project is to continue timing and profile studies of the first double-pulsar system, a unique laboratory for gravitational physics. Recent results, including the first measurements of higher-order light-propagation effects and of the relativistic deformation of the orbit, highlight the importance of a long term observational campaign for this remarkable system. The main aims of this proposal are to provide the strongest tests to date for general relativity and to measure for the first time the moment-of-inertia of a neutron star. Additionally, we will determine the system geometry and map the pulsar beams via geodetic precession. Whenever possible, we will exploit the high sensitivity of the new UWL receiver.本项目旨在对首个双脉冲星系统（double-pulsar system）开展持续的脉冲星计时与轮廓研究，该系统是引力物理学研究的独特实验室。近期研究成果（包括首次测得的高阶光传播效应与轨道相对论形变）凸显了对该特殊系统开展长期观测计划的重要性。本项目的核心目标是为广义相对论提供截至目前最为严苛的检验，并首次测量中子星（neutron star）的转动惯量。此外，我们将通过测地进动（geodetic precession）确定该系统的几何结构，并绘制脉冲星波束分布图。只要条件允许，我们将充分利用新型UWL接收机（UWL receiver）的高灵敏度特性。