Published October 1, 1973 | Version v1
Journal article

Circular polarization observations of HZ Herculis

  • 1. Battelle Observatory, Pacific Northwest Laboratories, Richland, Washington

Description

A search for broad-band optical circular polarization in the light from the X-ray binary HZ Her/Her X-1 was carried out during the period 1973 April 5 to 1973 June 3. Observations were spaced in an attempt to check for correlations with the 1.7-day binary eclipse period and the 35-day X-ray on-off cycle. No statistically significant signal was observed at the 0.1 percent level. Subject headings:polarization - X-ray sources

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Augmented title (English)
1.7-day phase, 1.7-day binary eclipse period

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
The Astrophysical Journal
Journal Volume
185
Journal Issue
1
Series
Astrophys. J., Lett.
Journal Page Range
L17
ISSN
0004-637X

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
5123570
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
BINARY STARS; COSMIC X-RAY SOURCES; MAGNETIC FIELDS; NEUTRON STARS; POLARIZATION; STOKES PARAMETERS; TRANSMISSION
Descriptors DEC
STARS

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