Relativistic effects of rotation in $\gamma$-ray pulsars -- Invited Review

Abstract

In this paper we consider relativistic effects of rotation in the magnetospheres of $\gamma$-ray pulsars. The paper reviews the progress achieved in this field during the last three decades. For this purpose we examine direct centrifugal acceleration of particles and corresponding limiting factors: constraints due to the curvature radiation and the inverse Compton scattering of electrons against soft photons. Based on the obtained results generation of parametrically excited Langmuir waves and the corresponding Landau-Langmuir-centrifugal drive is studied.