X-Ray Polarimetry: Historical Remarks and Other Considerations
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
2016-06-01 v1
Abstract
We briefly discuss the history of X-ray polarimetry for astronomical applications including a guide to the appropriate statistics. We also provide an introduction to some of the new techniques discussed in more detail elsewhere in these proceedings. We conclude our discussion with our concerns over adequate ground calibration, especially with respect to unpolarized beams, and at the system level.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0905.3708,
title = {X-Ray Polarimetry: Historical Remarks and Other Considerations},
author = {Martin C. Weisskopf},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0905.3708},
year = {2016}
}
Comments
8 pages, 1 figure presented at "The Coming of Age if X-ray Polarimetry", Rome, Italy April 27, 2009