Anisotropy and polarization of the microwave background radiation as a test of nonequilibrium ionization of the pregalactic plasma

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Astrophysics (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01006158· OSTI ID:5229459

Nasel'skii, P D; Polnarev, A G

The formation of small-scale anisotropy and polarization in a model of nonstationary ionization of the pregalactic plasma is considered. It is shown that the ratio of the degree of polarization to the degree of anisotropy is rather insensitive to the actual regime of ionization and is 7-8%. However, the characteristic correlation angle is in the distribution of the anisotropy and polarization of the background radiation on the celestial sphere depends strongly on the parameters of the nonequilibrium.

• OSTI ID: 5229459
• Journal Information: Astrophysics (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Vol. 26:3; Other Information: Translated from Astrofizika; 26: No. 3, 5443-555(May-Jun 1987)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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POLARIZATION
BACKGROUND RADIATION
COSMOLOGICAL MODELS
GALACTIC EVOLUTION
HYDROGEN
HYDROGEN IONS
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IONS
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