2009/08/17 by Martin C. Weisskopf, Weisskopf, Martin C.
Physics and Astronomy · #FOS: Physical sciences #High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena (astro-ph.HE) #Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics #astro-ph.HE
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.0908.2438
Polarimetry days in Rome: Crab status, theory and prospects, Rome, Italy 16-17 October, 2008. Five figures and six pages
arxiv created 2009/08/17 · openalex publication_date 2009/08/17 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
In this paper we first provide a brief history of the handful of X-ray polarization measurements that have been accomplished to date. We then outline new technological developments that indicate more detailed polarization measurements in this important band of the spectrum can, and should be, accomplished in the near future. Finally, we depart somewhat from our original assignment and mention a preliminary result of the most recent observation of the Crab with the Chandra X-Ray Observatory and compare measurement of the X-ray spectral index as a function of pulse phase with optical polarization measurements that will be presented in detail elsewhere in these proceedings.