Abstract
Knowledge of the polarization state of radiation provides far more astrophysical information than intensity alone. Polarimetry has played a key role in the development of modern astronomy, providing insight into physical processes occurring in systems to high-redshift galaxies. The focus of this article is on the many opportunities polarimetry presents to virtually all areas of astronomy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 31-35 |
| Journal | Astronomy and Geophysics |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2006 |