The prospects for X-ray polarimetry and its potential use for understanding neutron stars

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dc.creatorWeisskopf, M. C.
dc.creatorElsner, R. F.
dc.creatorHanna, D.
dc.creatorKaspi, V. M.
dc.creatorO'Dell, S. L.
dc.creatorPavlov, G. G.
dc.creatorRamsey, B. D.
dc.date2006-11-15
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T07:30:50Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T07:30:50Z
dc.descriptionWe review the state of the art for measuring the X-ray polarization of neutron stars. We discuss how valuable precision measurements of the degree and position angle of polarization as a function of energy and, where relevant, of pulse phase, would provide deeper insight into the details of the emission mechanisms. We then review the current state of instrumentation and its potential for obtaining relevant data. Finally, we conclude our discussion with some opinions as to future directions.
dc.description17 pages and 13 figures. Paper presented at the 363-rd Heraeus Seminar in Bad Honef, Germany. The paper will be published as a Springer Lecture Notes. Submitted for refereeing
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0611483
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0611483
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/118539
dc.subjectAstrophysics
dc.titleThe prospects for X-ray polarimetry and its potential use for understanding neutron stars
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