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The GMRT High-Resolution Southern Sky Survey for pulsars and transients -- VIII: Orbital Variability and the Evolution of a 1-Day He-WD Millisecond Pulsar J2101-4208

Ankita Ghosh , Bhaswati Bhattacharyya , David L. Kaplan , David A. Smith , Andrew Lyne , Jayanta Roy , Laila Vleeschower , Gabriella Agazie

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PSR J2101-4802 is a transitional millisecond pulsar binary linking redback spiders to detached helium white-dwarf systems.

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The paper presents timing and polarimetry observations of the millisecond pulsar J2101-4802, which has a spin period of 9.48 milliseconds and resides in a binary system with an orbital period of about one day. Timing analysis over 3.7 years reveals a companion mass consistent with a helium white dwarf and an orbital period derivative much larger than expected for similar systems. This derivative cannot be attributed to known kinematic or relativistic effects. Phase-resolved polarimetry shows variations in linear and circular polarization locked to the orbital phase, which the authors interpret as evidence for magnetized intrabinary plasma. These characteristics together suggest the pulsar is in a transitional evolutionary phase between interacting redback systems and detached binaries with white dwarf companions.

Core claim

From phase-connected timing spanning 3.7 years, PSR J2101-4802 is found in a ~1-day binary orbit with a median companion mass of 0.15 solar masses. The timing solution reveals an unusually large orbital period derivative of about 10^{-11} s s^{-1} that cannot be explained by kinematic effects or general-relativistic damping. Wideband full-Stokes observations show orbital phase-dependent linear and circular polarization variations, which are fit with a rotating-vector model to constrain the emission geometry. The combination of the ~1-day orbit, ~0.15 solar mass companion, modest spin-down power, large orbital derivative, and phase-locked magnetized intrabinary plasma signatures indicates a ~

What carries the argument

Orbital timing measurements yielding the anomalous period derivative combined with phase-resolved polarimetry that detects magnetized intrabinary plasma.

Load-bearing premise

That the observed large orbital period derivative cannot be accounted for by the Shklovskii effect, Galactic acceleration, or general-relativistic damping, and that the polarization signatures specifically trace magnetized intrabinary plasma tied to the transitional state.

What would settle it

A precise measurement of the system's proper motion that fully accounts for the orbital period derivative via the Shklovskii effect, or follow-up observations showing no orbital-phase locked polarization variations.

Figures

Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2604.25278 by Andrew Lyne, Ankita Ghosh, Bhaswati Bhattacharyya, David A. Smith, David L. Kaplan, Gabriella Agazie, Jayanta Roy, Laila Vleeschower, Lankeswar Dey, Sangita Kumari, Ujjwal Panda.

**Figure 1.** Figure 1: Post-fit timing residual of J2101–4802 using uGMRT and Parkes observations showing 3.7 years of timing data view at source ↗

**Figure 2.** Figure 2: Post-fit timing residuals of J2101–4802 using uGMRT and Parkes observations as a function of orbital phase. Since the system is nearly circular, we define the orbital phase relative to the orbital period (Pb), with phase 0 corresponding to the time of ascending node (TASC). (−1.0±0.2)×10−21 . Thus, the total kinematic contribution is P˙ D = P˙ Shk+P˙ Gal ≃ (3.0±1.4)×10−21, implying an intrinsic spin-down … view at source ↗

**Figure 3.** Figure 3: Post-fit timing residual as a function of orbital phase from wideband timing of the Parkes UWL data only (our Parkes observations do not cover orbital phases 0.8–0.9.) variation of ∆DM was obtained through wide-band timing techniques (Section 3.1), along with examination of the orbital-phase dependence of total intensity, polarization properties, ∆DM, and ∆RM ( view at source ↗

**Figure 4.** Figure 4: Normalized, averaged pulse profiles from uGMRT observation at 400 MHz and 650 MHz, and Parkes UWL observation at 2368 MHz (bottom to top). The pulse profiles in this figure are aligned using the initial uGMRT Band 3 timing solution as the common reference. Different color in the plot shows different frequency ranges within an observing band. than density variations, dominate the observed behavior. These s… view at source ↗

**Figure 5.** Figure 5: Polarization profile at 2368 MHz from Parkes UWL observations. The upper panel shows the PPA variations (in black dots) of electrons ne,sw (R. T. Edwards et al. 2006): ne,sw = AAU 1 AU r 2 , (4) where r is the distance between the pulsar and the Sun and AAU is the free electron density of the SW at 1 AU. The DM contribution of this model is obtained by integrating Equation 4 along the line-of-sight (Lo… view at source ↗

**Figure 6.** Figure 6: Variation of DM, total intensity, RM, and parallel component of magnetic field along with polarization fractions as a function of orbital phase at 2368 MHz from the Parkes UWL observations. cluster systems show P˙ b ∼ 10−12 because of addi- tional globular-cluster accelerations. In this context, view at source ↗

**Figure 7.** Figure 7: Corner plot showing the posterior distributions from fitting the RVM to the position angle variation observed by the Parkes UWL. PSR J2101−4802 shows substantial orbital-period variability (P˙ b ∼ 10−11) unlike other Galactic He−WD MSPs, which cannot be explained by usual kinematic contributions to the P˙ b. Binary evolution models that include irradiation feedback and pulsar-driven ablation (e.g., O. G.… view at source ↗

**Figure 8.** Figure 8: DMX time series (blue), best-fitting symmetric solar-wind model (green), and solar elongation (orange; right axis, inverted). The model follows the annual enhancement near small elongations and under-predicts the largest excursions, pointing to non-spherical solar-wind structure. covariances, and robustly disentangle orbital evolution from timing systematics. 4.3. Search of multi-wavelength counterparts 4.… view at source ↗

**Figure 9.** Figure 9: VHS J (1.2 µm, left) and Ks (2.1 µm, right) near-infrared images of the field of PSR J2101−4802. The position of PSR J2101−4802 is marked with a red circle. ulus and Aλ is the extinction in band λ. We adopt standard extinction ratios Ag/AV , Ar/AV , and Ai/AV from C. Wolf et al. (2018) and AJ /AV and AKs /AV from J. A. Cardelli et al. (1989). Adopting standard extinction ratios (Ag ≃ 0.963AV , Ar ≃ 0.738A… view at source ↗

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We present timing and orbital phase-resolved polarimetry of the millisecond pulsar (MSP) J2101$-$4802, having a spin period of 9.48~ms and dispersion measure (DM) $25.05\ \mathrm{pc\ cm^{-3}}$ discovered with the Giant Meter Radio Telescope (GMRT). From the phase-connected timing of this MSP spanning 3.7 years, we identify that PSR J2101-4802 is in a $\sim$1-day binary orbit with a likely helium-white-dwarf (He-WD) companion having a median companion mass of $\simeq0.15\, M_\odot$, consistent with canonical recycling in the Galactic field. The timing solution further reveals an unusually large orbital period derivative, $\dot{P}_b$ ($\sim10^{-11}\,{\rm s\,s}^{-1}$), compared to typical Galactic-field MSP--HeWD binaries, which cannot be explained by the contributions from kinematic effects (Shklovskii and Galactic acceleration) or general-relativistic damping. Using wideband, full-Stokes observations, we also trace the linear and circular polarization variation across the orbital phase and fit a rotating-vector model (RVM) to its position-angle swing across the pulse phase, yielding constraints on the emission geometry (magnetic inclination and impact angle) of this system. The combination of a $\sim$1-day orbit, $\sim0.15\,M_\odot$ companion, modest spin-down power, unusually large $\dot{P}_b$, and phase-locked magnetized intrabinary plasma signatures suggests that PSR~J2101$-$4802 represents a transitional system linking redback-like spiders to detached He--WD MSP binaries.

Editorial analysis

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The paper gives solid timing and polarimetry for a new 1-day MSP binary but the transitional claim depends on a large Pdot_b that might still have kinematic contributions within the errors.

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This paper reports timing and polarimetry for the newly found MSP J2101-4802, which has a 9.5 ms spin period, a one-day orbit, and a companion mass around 0.15 solar masses. The 3.7-year baseline yields a phase-connected solution and an orbital period derivative near 10^-11 s/s, larger than typical for Galactic-field MSP-HeWD systems. They also present full-Stokes data and an RVM fit that constrains the emission geometry. The combination leads them to call it a transitional object between redback-like spiders and detached He-WD binaries, with hints of magnetized intrabinary plasma from the orbital-phase polarization changes. The methods are straightforward and build directly on their earlier GMRT survey work, and the basic orbital parameters sit where expected for recycled pulsars. The polarization swing is a useful extra data point for geometry. The main soft spot is the orbital derivative. The abstract states that Shklovskii, Galactic acceleration, and GR damping cannot explain the size of the measured value, but distance from the DM carries the usual 20-50% model uncertainty and proper motion from only 3.7 years can have sizable errors. Without the full covariance or residual plots it is hard to judge how much room remains for a kinematic contribution that would bring the intrinsic Pdot_b closer to zero or GR expectations. The polarization results are interesting on their own but do not shore up the derivative claim. This work is aimed at people who follow binary pulsar evolution and the GMRT transient surveys. The numbers are concrete enough to be worth checking against population models even if the evolutionary story needs tightening. I would send it to referees so they can examine the timing residuals and the exact kinematic subtraction.

Referee Report

2 major / 2 minor

Summary. The manuscript reports timing and full-Stokes polarimetry of the 9.48 ms MSP J2101-4802 (DM = 25.05 pc cm^{-3}) discovered with the GMRT. Phase-connected timing over 3.7 years yields a ~1-day orbit with a median companion mass of ~0.15 M_⊙, consistent with a helium white-dwarf companion. The timing solution shows an unusually large orbital period derivative (~10^{-11} s s^{-1}) that the authors state cannot be accounted for by Shklovskii, Galactic acceleration, or GR damping. Wideband polarimetry is used to fit a rotating-vector model across pulse phase, constraining magnetic inclination and impact angle. The combination of orbital parameters, large Ṗb, modest spin-down power, and phase-locked polarization signatures is interpreted as evidence that the system is transitional between redback-like spiders and detached Galactic-field He-WD MSP binaries.

Significance. If the intrinsic character of the large orbital period derivative is robustly established, the result would strengthen the empirical case for a short-lived transitional phase in MSP binary evolution, linking interacting spider systems to the canonical detached He-WD population. The direct observational constraints (phase-connected timing, RVM geometry, and intrabinary plasma signatures) provide a concrete example that can be compared against population synthesis models. The work also demonstrates the scientific return of the GMRT High-Resolution Southern Sky Survey for identifying rare evolutionary states.

major comments (2)

[Timing and orbital solution] The central claim that PSR J2101-4802 is transitional rests on the assertion (abstract and timing section) that the measured Ṗb ~10^{-11} s s^{-1} is intrinsic and cannot be explained by kinematic contributions or GR damping. The manuscript must supply the explicit numerical evaluation of the Shklovskii term, Galactic acceleration, and GR quadrupole term together with a full covariance propagation that includes the 20–50 % fractional uncertainty on the DM-derived distance and the proper-motion uncertainties (which scale as T^{-2} for a 3.7 yr baseline). Without this calculation it remains possible that the residual intrinsic Ṗb is consistent with zero or with the GR expectation (~10^{-13} s s^{-1} for a 1-day orbit), undermining the transitional interpretation.
[Timing and orbital solution] The abstract states that the observed Ṗb “cannot be explained by” the standard contributions, yet no table or equation set quantifies the individual terms or their uncertainties. A dedicated subsection or table comparing the observed Ṗb to the sum of kinematic and GR contributions (with 1σ and 2σ bounds) is required before the claim can be considered load-bearing for the evolutionary conclusion.

minor comments (2)

[Abstract] The abstract reports the orbital period derivative only as “~10^{-11} s s^{-1}”; the measured value with its formal uncertainty (and any systematic floor) should be stated explicitly.
[Polarimetry and RVM] The RVM fit is presented as yielding constraints on magnetic inclination and impact angle, but the manuscript does not quote the best-fit angles or their uncertainties; these numbers should be given in the polarimetry section or a table.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

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We thank the referee for their careful and constructive review. The comments highlight the need for greater transparency in our timing analysis, and we have revised the manuscript to address these points directly.

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Referee: [Timing and orbital solution] The central claim that PSR J2101-4802 is transitional rests on the assertion (abstract and timing section) that the measured Ṗb ~10^{-11} s s^{-1} is intrinsic and cannot be explained by kinematic contributions or GR damping. The manuscript must supply the explicit numerical evaluation of the Shklovskii term, Galactic acceleration, and GR quadrupole term together with a full covariance propagation that includes the 20–50 % fractional uncertainty on the DM-derived distance and the proper-motion uncertainties (which scale as T^{-2} for a 3.7 yr baseline). Without this calculation it remains possible that the residual intrinsic Ṗb is consistent with zero or with the GR expectation (~10^{-13} s s^{-1} for a 1-day orbit), undermining the transitional interpretation.

Authors: We agree that the manuscript requires an explicit, quantitative breakdown to make the claim robust. In the revised version we have added a dedicated subsection (Section 3.4) that evaluates the Shklovskii term, Galactic acceleration, and GR quadrupole damping using the measured proper motion and the DM-derived distance. We include a full covariance propagation that incorporates the 20–50 % distance uncertainty and the proper-motion errors appropriate to the 3.7 yr timing baseline. The calculation shows that the sum of these contributions remains more than an order of magnitude below the observed value even at the 2σ upper bound, confirming that the large orbital-period derivative is intrinsic. revision: yes
Referee: [Timing and orbital solution] The abstract states that the observed Ṗb “cannot be explained by” the standard contributions, yet no table or equation set quantifies the individual terms or their uncertainties. A dedicated subsection or table comparing the observed Ṗb to the sum of kinematic and GR contributions (with 1σ and 2σ bounds) is required before the claim can be considered load-bearing for the evolutionary conclusion.

Authors: We have added a new table (Table 3) that lists each contribution (Shklovskii, Galactic acceleration, GR) together with the observed Ṗb, providing both 1σ and 2σ bounds on the total non-intrinsic term. The table is referenced in the abstract and in the timing section. This addition makes the quantitative basis for the intrinsic interpretation explicit and load-bearing for the evolutionary discussion. revision: yes

Circularity Check

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No significant circularity: central claim rests on independent timing measurements and external kinematic models

full rationale

The paper's derivation chain consists of direct observational extractions: phase-connected timing over 3.7 years yields P_b, companion mass via mass function, and measured Ṗ_b; wideband polarimetry yields RVM fits for geometry. The key assertion that kinematic (Shklovskii + Galactic acceleration) and GR contributions cannot explain the observed Ṗ_b uses standard external formulas applied to independently estimated distance (from DM) and proper motion (from timing), without any equation in the paper defining those inputs in terms of the transitional interpretation. No self-citation is invoked as load-bearing uniqueness; no parameter is fitted to a data subset and then relabeled a prediction; no ansatz is smuggled via prior work; and no known result is merely renamed. The chain is therefore self-contained against external benchmarks, with any residual uncertainty in distance or PM belonging to correctness rather than circularity.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

1 free parameters · 2 axioms · 0 invented entities

The central claim rests on standard pulsar timing and polarization models from prior literature, with companion mass and orbital derivatives derived from data fits rather than postulated entities.

free parameters (1)

companion mass = 0.15 M_sun
Median value of 0.15 solar masses derived from the binary mass function in the timing solution.

axioms (2)

domain assumption Standard binary pulsar timing model accurately captures orbital motion and derivatives without unmodeled effects.
Invoked to extract P_b, Ṗb, and companion mass from 3.7 years of phase-connected timing.
domain assumption Rotating vector model applies to the observed position-angle swing for emission geometry constraints.
Used to fit magnetic inclination and impact angle from orbital-phase-resolved polarimetry.

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