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Polarization in astronomy

Known as: Polarization, Polarization of starlight 
Polarization is an important phenomenon in astronomy. The polarization of starlight was first observed by the astronomers William Hiltner and John S… 
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2013
2013
PARAMAGNETIC ALIGNMENT OF SMALL GRAINS: A NOVEL METHOD FOR MEASURING INTERSTELLAR MAGNETIC FIELDS
We present a novel method to measure the strength of interstellar magnetic fields using ultraviolet (UV) polarization of… 
2012
2012
Moss : Magnetic fields in spiral galaxies
The first hints that our galaxy, the Milky Way, might host a large-scale magnetic field came in the late 1940s, from studies of… 
2010
2010
High precision interferometer: MIRC with photometric channels
We have designed and constructed a prototype of Photometric Channels for Michigan Infrared Combiner (MIRC). Photometric Channels… 
Review
2009
Review
2009
Quantitative Theory of Grain Alignment: Probing Grain Environment and Grain Composition
While the problem of grain alignment was posed more than 60 years ago the quantitative model of grain alignment that can account… 
2000
2000
Irregular Magnetic Fields in Interstellar Clouds and the Linear Polarization of Starlight
Calculations are performed for the linear polarization of starlight due to extinction by aligned dust grains when the starlight… 
1997
1997
Interstellar Polarization in the Taurus Dark Clouds: Wavelength-dependent Position Angles and Cloud Structure near TMC-1
Systematic variations with wavelength in the position angle of interstellar linear polarization of starlight may be indicative of… 
1969
1969
Alignment of Interstellar Grains by Cosmic Rays
The alignment of interstellar grains, required by the polarization of starlight, may result from the combined effects of… 
1967
1967
A Galactic Discontinuity at lII = 140°
THERE is substantial evidence of a major discontinuity in the structure of the Galaxy at lII = 140°. This evidence is provided by… 
1966
1966
Interstellar Grains and the Diffuse Galactic Light
PRESENT knowledge of the physical nature of the interstellar grains is based principally on interpretations of the observed… 
1962
1962
Polarization of the Light from the Magellanic Clouds
THE importance of studies of the polarization of starlight in galactic research has been recognized for some time, and… 
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