Polarimetry of stars and planetary systems /
Summarizing 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 a...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
[2015]
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| Summary: | Summarizing 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 instrumentations, techniques and theories, new methods based on laboratory studies, enabling the modeling 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, 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, or broaden their existing understanding. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 487 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1107043905 9781107043909 |