A large area Thomson-scattering stellar X-ray polarimeter.An instrument for measuring the polarization of stellar X-ray emission has been designed, constructed, and tested. The polarization dependence of incoherent Thomson scattering in lithium metal is utilized. Means for suppression of cosmic ray background effects have been provided. The apparatus has been flown in rockets to obtain data in the polarization of X-ray sources in Sco X-1 and Tau X-1.
Document ID
19720029375
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Novick, R.
Wolff, R. S. (Columbia University New York, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Report/Patent Number
AD-736550AFOSR-72-0287TR
Meeting Information
Meeting: New techniques in space astronomy; Symposium