Polarimetry : a powerful diagnostic tool in astronomy
Hough, J.
(2006)
Polarimetry : a powerful diagnostic tool in astronomy.
Astronomy and Geophysics (3).
pp. 31-35.
ISSN 1366-8781
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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