Can a simple instrument measure polarization in gamma-ray bursts?

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dc.creatorCurioni, A.
dc.creatorMirabal, N.
dc.date2004-02-25
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T02:12:23Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T02:12:23Z
dc.descriptionThe recent claim of a high degree of linear polarization in the prompt gamma-ray burst (GRB) emission of GRB 021206 might have important implications for the underlying mechanism ultimately responsible for the GRB radiation. While the claim itself remains controversial, a full characterization of the GRB polarization has become a scientific imperative. A review of past and present polarimetry missions motivates a set of guidelines for future dedicated GRB polarization experiments. It is also argued that polarization in GRBs could be measured by a relatively simple instrument using readily available technology.
dc.description13 pages, 3 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0402596
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0402596
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/7435
dc.subjectAstrophysics
dc.titleCan a simple instrument measure polarization in gamma-ray bursts?
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