Introduction to Spectropolarimetry - Couverture souple

Del Toro Iniesta, Jose Carlos

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521036488 ISBN 13 : 9780521036481

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

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 plays 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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jose Carlos del Toro Iniesta is a Tenure Scientist at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía in Spain.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521036488
• ISBN 13: 9780521036481
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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