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Arc-shaped cyclotron emission regions in AM Herculis systems

Journal Article · · Astrophysical Journal; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/168946· OSTI ID:6863858
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  1. Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring Observatories, Canberra (Australia) Australian National University, Canberra (Australia)
The properties of cyclotron radiation originating from homogeneous arc-shaped emission regions are discussed, taking into account the effects of field spread across the shock. It is found that arc-shaped cyclotron emission regions give rise to asymmetric light and polarization curves which are in closer agreement with observations of some AM Herculis systems than previous point-source and cylindrically extended models. 24 refs.
OSTI ID:
6863858
Journal Information:
Astrophysical Journal; (USA), Journal Name: Astrophysical Journal; (USA) Vol. 357; ISSN ASJOA; ISSN 0004-637X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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