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Kramers-Kronig relations for interstellar polarization

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J., v. 202, no. 2, pp. 389-392
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/153986· OSTI ID:4057018
The difficulties encountered in using the Kramers-Kronig relations to predict the behavior of interstellar polarization are pointed out, while at the same time their value in an interpretive role is acknowledged. Observations of interstellar circular polarization lead to restrictions on the interstellar grain composition, and additional constraints should be possible through measurement of linear polarization in the infrared and the ultraviolet. (AIP)
Research Organization:
David Dunlap Observatory and Scarborough College, University of Toronto
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-33-024106
OSTI ID:
4057018
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J., v. 202, no. 2, pp. 389-392, Journal Name: Astrophys. J., v. 202, no. 2, pp. 389-392; ISSN ASJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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