Abstract
This chapter presents some theoretical models to explain gamma-ray emission from pulsars from regions within and beyond the light cylinder. In particular, the gamma-ray emission resulting from the interactions between pulsar wind and their surrounding medium is considered. The contribution of pulsars as unidentified gamma-ray sources is also discussed.
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Cheng, K.S. (2004). Theories of Gamma-Ray Emission from Pulsars. In: Cheng, K.S., Romero, G.E. (eds) Cosmic Gamma-Ray Sources. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 304. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-2256-2_8
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