Astronomical Polarimetry

Name: Astronomical Polarimetry
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ISBN: 9780521018586

ISBN-10: 0521018587

ISBN-13: 9780521018586

Edition: 2005

Authors: Jaap Tinbergen

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Radiation from astronomical objects generally shows some degree of polarization. Although this polarized radiation is usually only a small fraction of the total radiation, it often carries a wealth of information on the physical state and geometry of the emitting object and intervening material. Measurement of this polarized radiation is central to much modern astrophysical research. This handy volume provides a clear, comprehensive and concise introduction to astronomical polarimetry at all wavelengths. Starting from first principles and a simple physical picture of polarized radiation, the reader is introduced to all the key topics, including Stokes parameters, applications of polarimetry…

Book details

List price: $61.99
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 8/22/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 6.69" wide x 9.61" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English




Introduction



A description of fully polarized radiation



Polarization in astronomy



Polarization algebra and graphical methods



Instruments: principles



Instruments: implementations



Case studies



Exercises


Index