After more than 30 years since the last X-ray polarimetric measurements, performed in the 70's by the OSO-8 satellite, thanks to recent technological advances, polarimetry is considered again as a viable technique for studing X-ray sources. In this contribution the author briefly discusses a couple of astrophysical situations, related to the topics of this conference, where X-ray polarimetry can be extremely useful. The author also discusses the observational perspectives, listing the main future space missions (proposed or even already approved) carrying on-board an X-ray polarimeter.
Matt G (2010). HIGH-ENERGY PHENOMENA STUDIED WITH X-RAY POLARIMETRY. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS D, 19(6), 723-728.
Titolo: | HIGH-ENERGY PHENOMENA STUDIED WITH X-RAY POLARIMETRY |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2010 |
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Citazione: | Matt G (2010). HIGH-ENERGY PHENOMENA STUDIED WITH X-RAY POLARIMETRY. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS D, 19(6), 723-728. |
Abstract: | After more than 30 years since the last X-ray polarimetric measurements, performed in the 70's by the OSO-8 satellite, thanks to recent technological advances, polarimetry is considered again as a viable technique for studing X-ray sources. In this contribution the author briefly discusses a couple of astrophysical situations, related to the topics of this conference, where X-ray polarimetry can be extremely useful. The author also discusses the observational perspectives, listing the main future space missions (proposed or even already approved) carrying on-board an X-ray polarimeter. |
Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11590/148198 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |