Introduction to Spectropolarimetry

J.C. del Toro Iniesta

227 pages, parution le 27/09/2004

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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 is playing 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.

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Historical introduction
A review of some basic concepts
The polarization properties of quasi-monochromatic light
Linear optical systems acting on polarized light
Solar polarimetry
Absorption and dispersion
The radiative transfer equation
The RTE in the presence of a magnetic field
Solving the radiative transfer equation
Stokes spectrum diagnostics

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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	J.C. del Toro Iniesta
Parution	27/09/2004
Nb. de pages	227
Format	18 x 25,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	643g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521818278
ISBN13	978-0-521-81827-8