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        Polarimetry : a powerful diagnostic tool in astronomy

        Author
        Hough, J.
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        2299/5456
        Abstract
        Knowledge of the polarization state of radiation provides far more astrophysical information than intensity alone. Polarimetry has played a key role in the development of modern astronomy, providing insight into physical processes occurring in systems to high-redshift galaxies. The focus of this article is on the many opportunities polarimetry presents to virtually all areas of astronomy.
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        2006
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        Astronomy and Geophysics
        Published version
        https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-4004.2006.47331.x
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        http://hdl.handle.net/2299/5456
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