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El. knyga: Stellar Polarimetry [Wiley Online]

(University of Glasgow, UK)
  • Formatas: 431 pages
  • Išleidimo metai: 25-Nov-2009
  • Leidėjas: Blackwell Verlag GmbH
  • ISBN-10: 3527628320
  • ISBN-13: 9783527628322
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  • Formatas: 431 pages
  • Išleidimo metai: 25-Nov-2009
  • Leidėjas: Blackwell Verlag GmbH
  • ISBN-10: 3527628320
  • ISBN-13: 9783527628322
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.
Preface xiii
Part I History - Mathematics - Instruments - Observational Procedures - Polarigenic Mechanisms
1(194)
Introduction and History
3(30)
General History
3(11)
Early Astronomical Polarimetry
14(2)
The Dawning of Stellar Polarimetry
16(1)
The Discovery of Interstellar Polarization
17(3)
Intrinsic Polarization
20(2)
Circular Polarization
22(1)
Polarization and Geometry
22(2)
Chirality and the Origin of Life
24(1)
Conclusion
25(8)
References
27(6)
The Polarization Ellipse
33(14)
Electromagnetic Waves
33(2)
The Ellipse Figure
35(7)
The Poincare Sphere
42(2)
Conclusion
44(3)
References
45(2)
The Algebra of Polarization
47(12)
Introduction
47(1)
The Jones Calculus
47(5)
The Description of Scattering
52(3)
Poincare Sphere
55(2)
Conclusion
57(2)
References
57(2)
The Stokes Parameters
59(20)
Introduction
59(4)
The Mueller Calculus
63(2)
Normalized Stokes Parameters
65(1)
The Practicality of Stokes Parameters
66(2)
Additivity Theorem for Small Polarizations
68(3)
Conventions in Astronomical Polarimetry
71(4)
Linear Polarization
71(1)
Circular Polarization - Handedness
71(4)
Polarization Magnitudes
75(4)
References
76(3)
Polarization Statistics and Data Treatment
79(22)
Introduction
79(1)
Basic Statistics
79(3)
The Statistics of p
82(4)
The Statistics of Position Angle
86(2)
Instrumental Correction
88(1)
Intrinsic/Interstellar Separation
89(4)
Interpreting Measurements
93(8)
Polarization and Small Samples
93(1)
Detection of Polarizational Differences
94(1)
Data Assemblies
95(2)
Polarimetric Period Searches
97(1)
References
98(3)
The Basics of Polarimetric Elements
101(26)
Introduction
101(1)
Polarizers
102(8)
Dichroic Polarizers
103(1)
Birefringent Polarizers
104(5)
Reflection Polarizers
109(1)
Retarders
110(9)
Birefringent Retarders
111(4)
Reflection Retarders
115(2)
Tunable Wave Plates
117(1)
Axis Determination of Wave Plates
118(1)
Metallic Reflection
119(1)
Depolarizers
120(1)
Detectors
121(2)
Notes on Polarization and Related Observations
123(4)
References
124(3)
Pre-measurement Distortions
127(12)
Introduction
127(1)
The Earth's Atmosphere
127(3)
Induced Polarization
128(1)
Depolarization Effects
128(1)
Faraday Rotation
129(1)
Sky Background
129(1)
Effects of a Variable Equivalent Wavelength
130(1)
The Telescope Optics
130(5)
Optical Depolarization
135(4)
References
137(2)
Polarimetric Principles and Instruments
139(36)
Introduction
139(2)
Rotation of a Polarizer or Wave Plate
141(5)
Fixed Position Records
146(3)
Continuous Rotation Records
149(1)
Variable Phase Delay Modulators
150(1)
Simultaneous NSP Measurements
151(1)
Spatial Recording of the Polarimetric Modulation
152(2)
Spectropolarimetry
154(2)
Polarimetric Instruments
156(5)
Instrument Calibrations
161(14)
Reference Frame
161(2)
Standard Stars
163(1)
Polarized Standards
163(4)
Unpolarized Standards
167(1)
Other Useful Catalogues
167(2)
References
169(6)
Some Polarigenic Mechanisms
175(20)
Introduction
175(1)
The Presence of Magnetic Fields
175(15)
Zeeman Effect
175(5)
Hβ Magnetography
180(2)
Differential Saturation of Zeeman Components
182(1)
Zeeman-Doppler Imaging
183(2)
Resonance Radiation - The Hanle Effect
185(3)
Synchrotron Radiation
188(2)
Electron Scattering - A Simple Stellar Model
190(5)
References
193(2)
Part II The Interstellar Medium - Binary Stars - Early and Late Type Stars -Variable Stars
195(172)
Interstellar Polarization
197(36)
Introduction
197(1)
Polarization Growth with Distance
197(2)
Polarization and Extinction
199(4)
p/Av
199(1)
p/E(B-V)
199(2)
Relationship between p and R
201(2)
The p (λ) Curve
203(4)
Rotation of Position Angle
207(1)
Circular Polarization
208(2)
Origin and Alignment Mechanism
210(3)
DIBS
213(1)
Particle Types and Galactic Structure
214(2)
Stellar Clusters
216(2)
Simple Models
218(7)
Beyond the Galaxy
225(8)
References
226(7)
Binary Stars
233(20)
Introduction
233(1)
Eclipsing Binaries
233(3)
Close Binaries
236(2)
Binary Orbit Theory
238(7)
Data Analysis by a Geometric Method
241(2)
Analysis of Data by Fourier Methods
243(2)
AM Her Stars - Polars
245(8)
References
249(1)
References to Binary Stars and Models
249(2)
References to AM Her Stars - Polars
251(2)
Stars With Magnetic Fields
253(20)
Introduction
253(1)
Magnetic and Ap Stars
254(9)
Helium Rich/Weak Stars
263(1)
White Dwarfs
264(9)
References
268(1)
References to Magnetic and Ap Stars
268(2)
References to Helium Stars
270(1)
References to White Dwarfs
270(3)
Early-type Stars
273(38)
Introduction
273(1)
Be Stars
274(11)
Polarimetric Spectral Behaviour
274(7)
Temporal Variations
281(4)
Disc Orientations
285(1)
Be Star Models
286(7)
Herbig Ae/Be Stars
293(3)
Early-Type Supergiants
296(3)
Wolf-Rayet (WR) Stars
299(3)
Luminous Blue Variables
302(9)
References
304(1)
References to Introduction
304(1)
References to Be Stars
304(2)
References to Disc Orientations
306(1)
References to Be Star Models
307(1)
References to Herbig Ae/Be Stars
308(1)
References to Early-Type Supergiants
309(1)
References to Wolf-Rayet (WR) Stars
309(1)
References to Luminous Blue Variables
310(1)
Late-type Stars
311(26)
Introduction and Surveys
311(2)
Late-Type Supergiants
313(2)
Mira Variables
315(3)
AGB and R Cor Bor Stars
318(3)
Symbiotic Stars
321(4)
Carbon Stars/RV Tauri Stars
325(1)
FK Comae Stars
325(1)
Infrared Stars
326(3)
Molecular Clouds
328(1)
Red dwarfs/BY Dra Stars
329(1)
Non-Extreme Late-Type Stars
330(7)
References
331(1)
References to Introduction and Surveys
331(1)
References to Late-Type Supergiants
332(1)
References to Mira Variables
333(1)
References to AGB and R Cor Bor Stars
334(1)
References to Symbiotic Stars
334(1)
References to Carbon Stars/RV Tauri Stars
335(1)
References to FK Comae Stars
335(1)
References to Infrared Stars/Molecular Clouds
335(1)
References to Red Dwarfs/BY Dra Stars
336(1)
References to Non-Extreme Late-Type Stars
336(1)
General Stellar Variability
337(30)
Introduction
337(1)
X-Ray Sources
338(3)
SS433
340(1)
T Tauri Stars
341(3)
Solar-Type Stars
344(2)
RS Can Ven (CVn) Stars
346(3)
RV Tauri Stars
349(1)
Pulsating Stars
350(1)
Novae
351(3)
Supernovae
354(1)
Pulsars
354(1)
Stars within Nebulosities and Stellar Discs
355(1)
Gravitational Lensing
356(1)
Extra-Solar Planets
357(10)
References
358(1)
References to Introduction
358(1)
References to X-Ray Sources
358(2)
References to T Tauri Stars
360(1)
References to Solar Type Stars
360(1)
References to RS Can Ven Stars
361(1)
References to RVTauri Stars
361(1)
References to Pulsating Stars
362(1)
References to Novae and Supernovae
362(1)
References to Pulsars
363(1)
References to Stars With Discs
363(1)
References to Gravitational Lensing
364(1)
References to Extra-Solar Planets
364(3)
Appendix A The Fresnel Laws
367(20)
Introduction
367(1)
Optical Interfaces
367(8)
Reflection at a Denser Medium
368(7)
Reflection at a Dense-to Less-Dense Medium
375(5)
Metallic Reflection
380(2)
Handedness Calibration
382(5)
IAU Definitions
384(1)
References
384(3)
Appendix B Papers of the AJ Series
387(4)
Appendix C Reference Abbreviations
391(4)
Acknowledgements 395(2)
Author Index 397(10)
Cited Stars/Objects 407(6)
General Index 413
David Clarke, after earning his PhD at the University of Manchester and research projects at other institutions, now holds a honorary Research Fellowship at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on the development of optical equipmemt for polarimetric measurements of stars associated with scattering processes within stellar atmospheres, the interstellar medium as well as the Earth's atmosphere. Another project has been the determination of the orbits of dust particles in the Solar System comprising the Zodiacal Light. An experienced astronomer and cosmologists, he has published over 120 Papers and three books, one of which now in 4th edition.