Topical problems in the physics of and basic facts about neutron stars are reviewed. The observational manifestations of neutron stars, their core and envelope structure, magnetic fields, thermal evolution, and masses and radii are briefly discussed, along with the underlying microphysics.

PACS: 26.60.−c, 97.60.Gb, 97.60.Jd (all) DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.0180.201012c.1279 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2010/12/c/ 000288495700003 2-s2.0-79955578149 Citation: Potekhin A Yu "The physics of neutron stars" Phys. Usp. 53 1235–1256 (2010) BibTexBibNote ® (generic) BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks TY JOUR TI The physics of neutron stars AU Potekhin, A. Yu. PB Physics-Uspekhi PY 2010 JO Physics-Uspekhi JF Physics-Uspekhi JA Phys. Usp. VL 53 IS 12 SP 1235-1256 UR https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2010/12/c/ ER https://doi.org/10.3367/UFNe.0180.201012c.1279 Оригинал: Потехин А Ю «Физика нейтронных звёзд» УФН 180 1279–1304 (2010); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0180.201012c.1279