Astronomical Polarimetry

Astronomical Polarimetry
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 0521018587
ISBN-13 : 9780521018586
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Astronomical Polarimetry by : Jaap Tinbergen

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 in astronomy, polarization algebra, polarization errors and calibration methods, and a selection of instruments (from radio to X-ray). The book is rounded off with a number of useful case studies, a collection of exercises, an extensive list of further reading and an informative index. This review of all aspects of astronomical polarization provides both an essential introduction for graduate students, and a valuable reference for practising astronomers.

Planets, Stars and Nebulae

Planets, Stars and Nebulae
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Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Total Pages : 1160
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ISBN-10 : 0816504288
ISBN-13 : 9780816504282
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Planets, Stars and Nebulae by : Tom Gehrels

"The polarization study of celestial objects is a valuable part of optical astronomy, and the author has done exceptionally well in bringing to gether contributions treating all aspects of the polarimetry field. . . . The first section contains a fine introduction and an excellent and definitive history of the subject. . . . The volume is well illustrated. . . . Highly recommended."ÑChoice "The high quality of this book is clearly due to strict editorial attention to each paper and the discussions. Gehrel's book will surely stand for many years as the fundamental reference source for polarization studies in astronomy as well as in atmospheric physics."ÑJournal of the Assoc. of Lunar and Planetary Observers

Astronomical Polarimetry

Astronomical Polarimetry
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 576
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015064108676
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Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Astronomical Polarimetry by : Andrew J. Adamson

Solar Polarization

Solar Polarization
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 558
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ISBN-10 : 0792358147
ISBN-13 : 9780792358145
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Solar Polarization by : K.N. Nagendra

Novel instruments for high-precision imaging polarimetry have opened new possibilities, including for exploring effects in radiative scattering, atomic physics, spectral line formation, and radiative transfer. This volume gives a comprehensive and up-to-date account of this rapidly evolving and interdisciplinary field of science.

Polarimetry of Stars and Planetary Systems

Polarimetry of Stars and Planetary Systems
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 507
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ISBN-10 : 9781107043909
ISBN-13 : 1107043905
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Polarimetry of Stars and Planetary Systems by : Ludmilla Kolokolova

A comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques, models and research methods in modern astronomical polarimetry.

Astronomical Polarisation from the Infrared to Gamma Rays

Astronomical Polarisation from the Infrared to Gamma Rays
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Total Pages : 393
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ISBN-10 : 3030197174
ISBN-13 : 9783030197179
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Astronomical Polarisation from the Infrared to Gamma Rays by : Roberto Mignani

This book serves as both a primer to astronomical polarimetry and an authoritative overview of its application to various types of astronomical objects from AGN, compact stars, binary systems, stars across the HR diagram, transients, the interstellar medium and solar system bodies. It starts with an historical perspective, a discussion of polarimetric theory, instrumentation and techniques in wave bands from the near infrared to gamma rays. The book presents the state of the art in astronomical polarimetry. It is motivated by the new X-ray polarimeters due to be launched in the next four years and improved optical polarimeters on large telescopes requiring a new analysis of polarimetric theory, methodology and results. This book will be suitable as advanced undergraduate companion text, a primer for graduate students and all researchers with an interest in astronomical polarimetry.

Introduction to Spectropolarimetry

Introduction to Spectropolarimetry
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 247
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ISBN-10 : 9781139436502
ISBN-13 : 1139436503
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Introduction to Spectropolarimetry by : Jose Carlos del Toro Iniesta

Spectropolarimetry embraces the most complete and detailed measurement and analysis of light, as well as its interaction with matter. This book provides an introductory overview of the area, which plays an increasingly important role in modern solar observations. Chapters include a comprehensive description of the polarization state of polychromatic light and its measurement, an overview of astronomical (solar) polarimetry, the radiative transfer equation for polarized light, and the formation of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field. Most topics are dealt with within the realm of classical physics, although a small amount of quantum mechanics is introduced where necessary. This text will be a valuable reference for graduates and researchers in astrophysics, solar physics and optics.

Astronomical Polarisation from the Infrared to Gamma Rays

Astronomical Polarisation from the Infrared to Gamma Rays
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 406
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ISBN-10 : 9783030197155
ISBN-13 : 3030197158
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Astronomical Polarisation from the Infrared to Gamma Rays by : Roberto Mignani

This book serves as both a primer to astronomical polarimetry and an authoritative overview of its application to various types of astronomical objects from AGN, compact stars, binary systems, stars across the HR diagram, transients, the interstellar medium and solar system bodies. It starts with an historical perspective, a discussion of polarimetric theory, instrumentation and techniques in wave bands from the near infrared to gamma rays. The book presents the state of the art in astronomical polarimetry. It is motivated by the new X-ray polarimeters due to be launched in the next four years and improved optical polarimeters on large telescopes requiring a new analysis of polarimetric theory, methodology and results.This book will be suitable as advanced undergraduate companion text, a primer for graduate students and all researchers with an interest in astronomical polarimetry.

Astronomical Photometry

Astronomical Photometry
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 9781441980502
ISBN-13 : 1441980504
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Astronomical Photometry by : Eugene F. Milone

This book will bring together experts in the field of astronomical photometry to discuss how their subfields provide the precision and accuracy in astronomical energy flux measurements that are needed to permit tests of astrophysical theories. Differential photometers and photometry, improvements in infrared precision, the improvements in precision and accuracy of CCD photometry, the absolute calibration of flux, the development of the Johnson UBVRI photometric system and other passband systems to measure and precisely classify specific types of stars and astrophysical quantities, and the current capabilities of spectrophotometry, and polarimetry to provide precise and accurate data, will all be discussed in this volume. The discussion of `differential’ or `two-star’ photometers will include those developed for planetary as well as stellar photometry and will range from the Princeton polarizing photometer through the pioneering work of Walraven to the differential photometers designed to measure the ashen light of Venus and to counter the effects of aurorae at high latitude sites; the last to be discussed will be the Rapid Alternate Detection System (RADS) developed at the University of Calgary in the 1980s.

Astrophysical Spectropolarimetry

Astrophysical Spectropolarimetry
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 9780521809986
ISBN-13 : 0521809983
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Astrophysical Spectropolarimetry by : J. Trujillo-Bueno

The polarization of light is the key to obtaining a wealth of essential information that lies encoded in the electromagnetic radiation from cosmic objects. Spectropolarimetry and imaging polarimetry provide powerful diagnostics of the physical conditions in astrophysical plasmas, which cannot be obtained via conventional spectroscopy. Whilst its application to other fields of astrophysics is still at an early stage of development, spectropolarimetry is being used with great success in solar physics. The book contains the lectures delivered at the XII Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics. Written by eight prestigious astrophysics researchers, it covers the physics of polarization, polarized radiation diagnostics of solar magnetic fields, stellar magnetic fields, polarization insights for active galactic nuclei, compact objects and accretion disks, astronomical masers and their polarization, infrared-submillimeter spectropolarimetry, and instrumentation for astrophysical spectropolarimetry. This timely volume will provide graduate students and researchers with an unprecedented introduction to the field of Astrophysical Spectropolarimetry.