All neutron stars must begin as millisecond pulsars just after their supernova creation.

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Neutron stars can form through different supernova pathways, and not all neutron stars will end up as millisecond pulsars. Not all neutron stars begin as millisecond pulsars after their supernova creation. Millisecond pulsars are a type of neutron star that has been spun up to rotate hundreds of times per second due to the accretion of matter from a companion star. Only a subset of neutron stars have accreting companions that enable them to become millisecond pulsars.

All Neutron Stars Must Begin as Millisecond Pulsars Just After