Published September 1, 1972 | Version v1
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Parametric down-conversion in astrophysical masers

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Description

The mechanism of parametric down-conversion proposed by Litvak cannot explain the observed preference for circular polarization in OH maser emission because the nonlinear interaction between oppositely circularly polarized microwaves is too weak.

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DOI
10.1086/151639;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
The Astrophysical Journal
Journal Volume
176
Journal Issue
2
Series
Astrophys. J.
Journal Page Range
345
ISSN
0004-637X

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
4049351
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
COSMIC RADIO SOURCES; EMISSION; HYDROXYL RADICALS; LASERS; MICROWAVE RADIATION; POLARIZATION
Descriptors DEC
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; RADIATIONS; RADICALS

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