Intensity and polarization line profiles in a semi-infinite Rayleigh-scattering planetary atmosphere. III. Variation of polarization profiles and the Stokes parameter Q over the disk

Bhatia, R. K. ; Abhyankar, K. D. (1983) Intensity and polarization line profiles in a semi-infinite Rayleigh-scattering planetary atmosphere. III. Variation of polarization profiles and the Stokes parameter Q over the disk Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy, 4 (1). pp. 35-46. ISSN 0250-6335

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Abstract

The variation of the polarization profiles, the Stokes parameters Q and U, and the angle defining the plane of polarization along the intensity equator and along the mirror meridian, on which μ = μ0, in a Rayleigh scattering atmosphere is studied. It is found that these variations are more complex than thought hitherto, particularly at large phase angles.

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Keywords:Rayleigh Scattering; Polarization Profiles; Planetary Atmospheres
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