Stellar polarimetry /
Clarke, D. 1936-
Stellar polarimetry / by David Clarke. - 1 online resource (xvi, 415 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Front Matter -- History ₆ Mathematics ₆ Instruments ₆ Observational Procedures ₆ Polarigenic Mechanisms. Part Introduction -- Introduction and History -- The Polarization Ellipse -- The Algebra of Polarization -- The Stokes Parameters -- Polarization Statistics and Data Treatment -- The Basics of Polarimetric Elements -- Pre-Measurement Distortions -- Polarimetric Principles and Instruments -- Some Polarigenic Mechanisms -- The Interstellar Medium ₆ Binary Stars ₆ Early and Late Type Stars ₆ Variable Stars. Part Introduction -- Interstellar Polarization -- Binary Stars -- Stars with Magnetic Fields -- Early-Type Stars -- Late-Type Stars -- General Stellar Variability -- Appendices. Appendix A: The Fresnel Laws -- Appendix B: Papers of the Series -- Appendix C: Reference Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- Author Index -- Cited Stars/Objects -- General Index.
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.
9783527628322 3527628320 9783527628339 3527628339 128314042X 9781283140423
10.1002/9783527628322 doi 9786613140425
10.1002/9783527628322 Wiley InterScience http://www3.interscience.wiley.com
Polarimetry.
Polarization (Light)
Polarimetry--Equipment and supplies.
Polarimetry--Equipment and supplies.
Polarimetry.
Polarization (Light)
NATURE--Sky Observation.
Stern.
Polarimetrie.
Electronic books.
QB468 / .C53 2010
522.65
Stellar polarimetry / by David Clarke. - 1 online resource (xvi, 415 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Front Matter -- History ₆ Mathematics ₆ Instruments ₆ Observational Procedures ₆ Polarigenic Mechanisms. Part Introduction -- Introduction and History -- The Polarization Ellipse -- The Algebra of Polarization -- The Stokes Parameters -- Polarization Statistics and Data Treatment -- The Basics of Polarimetric Elements -- Pre-Measurement Distortions -- Polarimetric Principles and Instruments -- Some Polarigenic Mechanisms -- The Interstellar Medium ₆ Binary Stars ₆ Early and Late Type Stars ₆ Variable Stars. Part Introduction -- Interstellar Polarization -- Binary Stars -- Stars with Magnetic Fields -- Early-Type Stars -- Late-Type Stars -- General Stellar Variability -- Appendices. Appendix A: The Fresnel Laws -- Appendix B: Papers of the Series -- Appendix C: Reference Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- Author Index -- Cited Stars/Objects -- General Index.
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.
9783527628322 3527628320 9783527628339 3527628339 128314042X 9781283140423
10.1002/9783527628322 doi 9786613140425
10.1002/9783527628322 Wiley InterScience http://www3.interscience.wiley.com
Polarimetry.
Polarization (Light)
Polarimetry--Equipment and supplies.
Polarimetry--Equipment and supplies.
Polarimetry.
Polarization (Light)
NATURE--Sky Observation.
Stern.
Polarimetrie.
Electronic books.
QB468 / .C53 2010
522.65