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Introduction to Spectropolarimetry

Hardback

Main Details

Title Introduction to Spectropolarimetry
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jose Carlos del Toro Iniesta
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:244
Dimensions(mm): Height 244,Width 170
Category/GenreObservatories, equipment and methods
Optics
ISBN/Barcode 9780521818278
ClassificationsDewey:523.01552
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 2 Tables, unspecified; 17 Halftones, unspecified; 41 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 6 March 2003
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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 is playing 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.

Author Biography

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