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Astronomical Polarimetry

Author : Jaap Tinbergen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521018586
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Astronomical Polarimetry written by Jaap Tinbergen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-08-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Tom Gehrels
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816504282
Total Pages : 1160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (42 download)

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Book Synopsis Planets, Stars and Nebulae by : Tom Gehrels

Download or read book Planets, Stars and Nebulae written by Tom Gehrels and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1974-03 with total page 1160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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

Author : Jaap Tinbergen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521475317
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Astronomical Polarimetry written by Jaap Tinbergen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1996-09-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear, comprehensive and concise introduction to astronomical polarimetry at all wavelengths - for graduate students and practising astronomers.

Astronomical Polarisation from the Infrared to Gamma Rays

Author : Roberto Mignani
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030197158
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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

Download or read book Astronomical Polarisation from the Infrared to Gamma Rays written by Roberto Mignani and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-14 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Stellar Polarimetry

Author : David Clarke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527628339
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (276 download)

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Book Synopsis Stellar Polarimetry by : David Clarke

Download or read book Stellar Polarimetry written by David Clarke and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-30 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an experienced teacher and author, this must-have source for work with polarimetric equipment and polarimetry in astronomy conveys the knowledge of the technology and techniques needed to measure and interpret polarizations. As such, this monograph offers a brief introduction and refresher, while also covering in detail statistics and data treatment as well as telescope optics. For astronomers, physicists and those working in the optical industry.

Polarimetry of Stars and Planetary Systems

Author : Ludmilla Kolokolova
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316298949
Total Pages : 507 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Book Synopsis Polarimetry of Stars and Planetary Systems by : Ludmilla Kolokolova

Download or read book Polarimetry of Stars and Planetary Systems written by Ludmilla Kolokolova and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-14 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summarising the striking advances of the last two decades, this reliable introduction to modern astronomical polarimetry provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques, models and research methods. Focusing on optical and near-infrared wavelengths, each detailed, up-to-date chapter addresses a different facet of recent innovations, including new instrumentation, techniques and theories; new methods based on laboratory studies, enabling the modelling of polarimetric characteristics for a wide variety of astronomical objects; emerging fields of polarimetric exploration, including proto-planetary and debris discs, icy satellites, transneptunian objects, exoplanets, and the search for extraterrestrial life; and unique results produced by space telescopes, and polarimeters aboard exploratory spacecraft. With contributions from an international team of accomplished researchers, this is an ideal resource for astronomers and researchers working in astrophysics, earth sciences, and remote sensing keen to learn more about this valuable diagnostic tool. The book is dedicated to the memory of renowned polarimetrist Tom Gehrels.

Solar Polarization

Author : K.N. Nagendra
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780792358145
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (581 download)

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Book Synopsis Solar Polarization by : K.N. Nagendra

Download or read book Solar Polarization written by K.N. Nagendra and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1999-07-31 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Ludmilla Kolokolova
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781107619623
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Polarimetry of Stars and Planetary Systems written by Ludmilla Kolokolova and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Introduction to Spectropolarimetry

Author : Jose Carlos del Toro Iniesta
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139436503
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Spectropolarimetry by : Jose Carlos del Toro Iniesta

Download or read book Introduction to Spectropolarimetry written by Jose Carlos del Toro Iniesta and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-03-06 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Polarimetry

Author : Andrew J. Adamson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Astronomical Polarimetry written by Andrew J. Adamson and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Polarimetry of Stars and Planetary Systems

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781316319079
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Polarimetry of Stars and Planetary Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Polarimetry in Astronomy

Author : Silvano Fineschi
Publisher : SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Polarimetry in Astronomy written by Silvano Fineschi and published by SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering. This book was released on 2003 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

X-ray Polarimetry

Author : Ronaldo Bellazzini
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521191845
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (918 download)

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Book Synopsis X-ray Polarimetry by : Ronaldo Bellazzini

Download or read book X-ray Polarimetry written by Ronaldo Bellazzini and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to the advent of a new generation of detectors, X-ray polarimetry promises to join X-ray imaging, spectroscopy and timing as one of the main observational techniques in high energy astrophysics. This has renewed interest in the field, and indeed several polarimetric missions have recently been proposed. This volume provides a complete and up-to-date view of the subject for researchers in astrophysics. The contributors discuss the present status and perspectives of instruments, review current theoretical models, and examine future missions. As well as detailed papers, the book contains broad reviews that can be easily understood by astrophysicists new to the field.

Fundamentals of Astronomy

Author : Cesare Barbieri
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000223760
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Astronomy written by Cesare Barbieri and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a broad overview of foundational concepts, this second edition of Fundamentals of Astronomy covers topics ranging from spherical astronomy to reference systems, and celestial mechanics to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy. It expounds arguments of classical astronomy that provided the foundation for modern astrometry, whilst presenting the latest results of the very-long-baseline interferometry (VLBI) radio technique, optical interferometers and satellites such as Hipparcos and GAIA, and recent resolutions of the IAU and IERS regarding precession, forced and free nutation, and Earth figure and rotation. Concepts of general relativity are explored, such as the advance of Mercury’s perihelion, light deflection and black holes, in addition to the physical properties, orbits, and ephemerides of planets, comets and asteroids with an extension to visual binary stars orbital reconstruction. Extrasolar planets are also discussed, with reference to radial velocity and transits measurements by ground and space telescopes. Basic concepts of astronomical photometry, spectroscopy and polarimetry are given, including the influence of the terrestrial atmosphere. Classical works, such as Hipparchus, are mentioned in order to provide a flavor of the historical development of the field. It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying astronomy, astrophysics, mathematics, and engineering. Supplementary and explanatory notes provide readers with references to additional material published in other literature and scientific journals, whilst solved and unsolved exercises allow students to review their understanding of the material. Features: Provides an introductory vision of arguments from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy Presents the information at an introductory level without sacrificing scientific rigor Fully updated throughout with the latest results in the field

Synthetic Aperture Radar Polarimetry

Author : Jakob J. van Zyl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118116097
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Synthetic Aperture Radar Polarimetry written by Jakob J. van Zyl and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the application of polarimetric synthetic aperture radar to earth remote sensing based on research at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). This book synthesizes all current research to provide practical information for both the newcomer and the expert in radar polarimetry. The text offers a concise description of the mathematical fundamentals illustrated with many examples using SAR data, with a main focus on remote sensing of the earth. The book begins with basics of synthetic aperture radar to provide the basis for understanding how polarimetric SAR images are formed and gives an introduction to the fundamentals of radar polarimetry. It goes on to discuss more advanced polarimetric concepts that allow one to infer more information about the terrain being imaged. In order to analyze data quantitatively, the signals must be calibrated carefully, which the book addresses in a chapter summarizing the basic calibration algorithms. The book concludes with examples of applying polarimetric analysis to scattering from rough surfaces, to infer soil moisture from radar signals.

Astrophysical Spectropolarimetry

Author : J. Trujillo-Bueno
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521809983
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)

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Book Synopsis Astrophysical Spectropolarimetry by : J. Trujillo-Bueno

Download or read book Astrophysical Spectropolarimetry written by J. Trujillo-Bueno and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Polarimetry (IAU S305)

Author : K. N. Nagendra
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781107078550
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (785 download)

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Book Synopsis Polarimetry (IAU S305) by : K. N. Nagendra

Download or read book Polarimetry (IAU S305) written by K. N. Nagendra and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The advances in solar, planetary, and extrasolar science employing polarimetric tools are far-reaching, and the pace of discovery is accelerating rapidly. In the last three decades, the emphasis of solar polarimetry has been to achieve simultaneously high spectral, spatial, and temporal resolution for all four Stokes parameters. In the field of stellar polarimetry the developments have been equally impressive, in allowing the detection and surface mapping of magnetic fields across the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. This volume, arising from IAU Symposium 305, is devoted to sharing advances in science, data analysis, modeling, and instrumentation between solar and non-solar polarimetry communities. Given the relevance of polarimetric measurements to many aspects of astrophysics, the techniques and physical interpretations addressed within the book will be of interest to a wide audience of researchers and advanced students, in addition to those from solar and stellar communities.