Stellar Polarimetry
Author:   D Clarke
Publisher:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
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9783527408955


Pages:   431
Publication Date:   25 November 2009
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   D Clarke
Publisher:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Dimensions:   Width: 17.70cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 24.30cm
Weight:   0.942kg
ISBN:  

9783527408955


ISBN 10:   3527408959
Pages:   431
Publication Date:   25 November 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction and History 2 The Polarization Ellipse 3 The Algebra of Polarization 4 The Stokes Parameters 5 Polarization Statistics and Data Treatment 6 The Basics of Polarimetric Elements 7 Pre-Measurement Distortions 8 Polarimetric Principles and Instruments 9 Some Polarigenic Mechanisms 10 Interstellar Polarization 11 Binary Stars 12 Early-Type Stars 13 Late-Type Stars 14 General Stellar Variability

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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.

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