X-ray Polarimetry: A New Window in Astrophysics

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511750809

Due to the advent of a new generation of detectors, X-ray polarimetry promises to join X-ray imaging, spectroscopy and timing as one of the main observational techniques in high energy astrophysics. This has renewed interest in the field, and indeed several polarimetric missions have recently been proposed. This volume provides a complete and up-to-date view of the subject for researchers in astrophysics. The contributors discuss the present status and perspectives of instruments, review current theoretical models, and examine future missions. As well as detailed papers, the book contains broad reviews that can be easily understood by astrophysicists new to the field.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Preface
pp xix-xxii
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1 - X-ray polarimetry: historical remarks and other considerations
pp 1-8
- By M. C. Weisskopf, Nasa/Marshall Space Flight Center
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Part I - Polarimetry techniques
pp 9-10
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2 - Scattering polarimetry in high-energy astronomy
pp 11-18
- By M. L. McConnell, University of New Hampshire
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3 - Photoelectric polarimeters
pp 19-33
- By R. Bellazzini, Infn-Pisa, Italy, G. Spandre, Infn-Pisa, Italy
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4 - Bragg crystal polarimeters
pp 34-41
- By E. Silver, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, H. Schnopper, Deer Isle Observatory
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5 - X-ray polarimetry with the photon-counting pixel detector Timepix
pp 42-47
- By T. Michel, Ecap, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, J. Durst, Ecap, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, F. Bayer, Ecap, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, J. Jakubek, Ieap, Czech Technical University in Prague
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6 - High-energy polarized photon interactions with matter: simulations with Geant4
pp 48-53
- By F. Longo, University of Trieste and INFN, sezione di Trieste, Italy, G. O. Depaola, Universitad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina, M. L. Iparraguire, Universitad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina
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7 - The GPD as a polarimeter: theory and facts
pp 54-59
- By P. Soffitta, Iasf-Roma/Inaf, Italy, E. Costa, Iasf-Roma/Inaf, Italy, S. Fabiani, Iasf-Roma/Inaf, Italy, F. Lazzarotto, Iasf-Roma/Inaf, Italy, F. Muleri, Iasf-Roma/Inaf, Italy, A. Rubini, Iasf-Roma/Inaf, Italy, R. Bellazzini, Infn-Pisa, Italy, A. Brez, Infn-Pisa, Italy, M. Minuti, Infn-Pisa, Italy, M. Pinchera, Infn-Pisa, Italy, G. Spandre, Infn-Pisa, Italy
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8 - Ideal gas electron multipliers (GEMs) for X-ray polarimeters
pp 60-65
- By T. Tamagawa, Riken, A. Hayato, Riken, T. Iwahashi, Riken, S. Konami, Riken, A. Fumi, Riken
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9 - Broad-band soft X-ray polarimetry
pp 66-71
- By H. L. Marshall, Mit Kavli Institute, R. Heilmann, Mit Kavli Institute, N. Schulz, Mit Kavli Institute, K. Murphy, Mit Kavli Institute
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10 - Feasibility of X-ray photoelectric polarimeters with large field of view
pp 72-78
- By F. Muleri, Inaf/Iasf-Rome, E. Costa, Inaf/Iasf-Rome, S. Di Cosimo, Inaf/Iasf-Rome, S. Fabiani, Inaf/Iasf-Rome, F. Lazzarotto, Inaf/Iasf-Rome, A. Rubini, Inaf/Iasf-Rome, P. Soffitta, Inaf/Iasf-Rome, R. Bellazzini, Infn-Pisa, A. Brez, Infn-Pisa, M. Minuti, Infn-Pisa, M. Pinchera, Infn-Pisa, G. Spandre, Infn-Pisa
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11 - Angular resolution of a photoelectric polarimeter
pp 79-82
- By F. Lazzarotto, Iasf - Inaf Roma, S. Fabiani, Iasf - Inaf Roma, E. Costa, Iasf - Inaf Roma, F. Muleri, Iasf - Inaf Roma, P. Soffitta, Iasf - Inaf Roma, S. Di Cosimo, Iasf - Inaf Roma, G. Di Persio, Iasf - Inaf Roma, A. Rubini, Iasf - Inaf Roma, R. Bellazzini, Infn Pisa, A. Brez, Infn Pisa, G. Spandre, Infn Pisa, V. Cotroneo, Inaf Brera, A. Moretti, INAF Brera, G. Pareschi, INAF Brera, G. Tagliaferri, INAF Brera
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12 - Development of a Thomson X-ray polarimeter
pp 83-87
- By P. V. Rishin, Raman Research Institute, Sadashivanagar, India, B. Paul, Raman Research Institute, Sadashivanagar, India, R. Duraichelvan, Roman Research Institute, Sadashivanagar, India, J. Marykutty, School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, India, D. Jincy, School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, India, R. Cowsik, McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, Department of Physics, Washington University, St. Louis
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13 - Hard X-ray / soft gamma-ray polarimetry using a Laue lens
pp 88-92
- By N. Barrière, INAF - IASF Roma, L. Natalucci, INAF - IASF Roma, P. Ubertini, INAF - IASF Roma
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Part II - Polarized emission in X-ray sources
pp 93-94
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14 - Probing strong gravity effects with X-ray polarimetry
pp 95-102
- By M. Dovčiak, Astronomical Institute ASCR, Prague
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15 - X-ray polarization from black holes in the thermal state
pp 103-108
- By J. D. Schnittman, Johns Hopkins University, J. H. Krolik, Johns Hopkins University
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16 - Strong-gravity effects acting on polarization from orbiting spots
pp 109-116
- By V. Karas, Astronomical Institute, Academy of Sciences, Prague
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17 - Polarization of thermal emission from accreting black holes
pp 117-121
- By M. Dovčiak, Astronomical Institute, Prague, V. Karas, Astronomical Institute, Prague, R. Goosmann, Observatoire Astronomique de Strasbourg, G. Matt, Dipartimento di Fisica, Università degli Studi “Roma Tre”, F. Muleri, INAF/IASF–Roma
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18 - X-ray polarimetry and radio-quiet AGN
pp 122-129
- By G. Matt, Dipartimento di Fisica, Università Roma Tre
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19 - The soft X-ray polarization in obscured AGN
pp 130-135
- By S. Bianchi, Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Italy, G. Matt, Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Italy, F. Tamborra, Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Italy, M. Chiaberge, Space Telescope Science Institute, USA, M. Guainazzi, XMM-Newton SOC, ESAC, ESA, Spain, A. Marinucci, Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Italy
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20 - The polarization of complex X-ray sources
pp 136-141
- By R. W. Goosmann, Observatoire Astronomique de Strasbourg, France
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21 - Polarization of Compton X-rays from jets in AGN
pp 142-145
- By A. McNamara, University of Sydney, Z. Kuncic, University of Sydney, K. Wu, University College London
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22 - Polarization of X-ray lines from galaxy clusters and elliptical galaxies
pp 146-149
- By I. V. Zhuravleva, MPA, Garching, Germany, E. M. Churazov, MPA, Garching, Germany; IKI, Moscow, Russia, S. YU. Sazonov, MPA, Garching, Germany; IKI, Moscow, Russia, R. A. Sunyaev, MPA, Garching, Germany; IKI, Moscow, Russia, W. Forman, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Cambridge, USA, K. Dolag, MPA, Garching, Germany
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23 - Polarization characteristics of rotation-powered pulsars
pp 150-156
- By A. K. Harding, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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24 - Polarized X-rays from magnetized neutron stars
pp 157-167
- By D. Lai, Cornell University, W. C. G. Ho, University of Southampton, M. Van Adelsberg, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, UCSB, C. Wang, NAOC and Cornell University, J. S. Heyl, University of British Columbia
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