What specialized names are used for magnetars identified by their explosive energy releases?
Answer
Soft Gamma Repeaters (SGRs) or Anomalous X-ray Pulsars (AXPs)
Magnetars are known for emitting periodic, intense bursts of high-energy radiation, primarily X-rays and gamma rays, caused by the rearrangement of their stressed magnetic fields. When observing these transient events, astronomers classify the objects based on the type of radiation detected. The two principal classifications given for magnetars exhibiting this characteristic explosive behavior are Soft Gamma Repeaters (SGRs) and Anomalous X-ray Pulsars (AXPs), depending on the spectral properties of their emission.
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