@inproceedings{878c27bb32ec4e209100315bf1cfd2ad,
title = "SAX J1808.4-3657 in quiescence: A keystone for neutron star science",
abstract = "The accreting millisecond pulsar SAX J1808.4-3658 may be a transition object between accreting X-ray binaries and millisecond radio pulsars. We have constrained the thermal radiation from its surface through XMM-Newton X-ray observations, providing strong evidence for neutrino cooling processes from the neutron star core. We have also undertaken simultaneous X-ray and optical (Gemini) observations, shedding light on whether the strong heating of the companion star in quiescence may be due to X-ray irradiation, or to a radio pulsar turning on when accretion stops.",
keywords = "Neutron stars, Nuclear matter, Pulsars, X-ray binaries",
author = "Heinke, {C. O.} and Deloye, {C. J.} and Jonker, {P. G.} and Taam, {R. E.} and R. Wijnands",
year = "2008",
doi = "10.1063/1.2900289",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780735405028",
series = "AIP Conference Proceedings",
pages = "526--529",
booktitle = "40 Years Of Pulsars",
note = "40 Years Of Pulsars: Millisecond Pulsars, Magnetars and More ; Conference date: 12-08-2007 Through 17-08-2007",
}