X-Ray Polarimeters

E. H. Silver; R. Novick; M. C. Weisskopf

doi:10.1117/12.955540

19 October 1977 X-Ray Polarimeters

E. H. Silver, R. Novick, M. C. Weisskopf

Proceedings Volume 0112, Optical Polarimetry: Instrumentation and Applications; (1977) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955540
Event: 21st Annual Technical Symposium, 1977, San Diego, United States

Abstract

A review of the use of dispersive crystal and Thomson-scattering devices as X-ray polarimeters for solar and extrasolar observations is presented. The theory, design, performance characteristics, and statistical limitations of these devices are discussed.

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E. H. Silver, R. Novick, and M. C. Weisskopf "X-Ray Polarimeters", Proc. SPIE 0112, Optical Polarimetry: Instrumentation and Applications, (19 October 1977); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955540

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