Published October 1, 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Broad-band linear polarization and magnetic intensification in rotating magnetic stars

  • 1. Astrophysical Observatory of Arcetri

Description

Magnetic intensification is proposed as a mechanism to explain the general features of the variable broad-band linear polarization emerging from rotating magnetic stars. This mechanism is studied in detail, and some efforts are made to investigate the wide variety of polarization diagrams that can result from it. Theoretical results are compared with direct observations of the variable magnetic star 53 Cam to determine its geometric and magnetic configuration

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Astrophys. J.
Journal Volume
249
Journal Issue
1
Series
Astrophys. J.
Journal Page Range
228-237
ISSN
0004-637X

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
13681988
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
MAGNETIC FIELDS; MAGNETIC STARS; NUMERICAL SOLUTION; POLARIZATION; RADIATION FLUX; ROTATION; STAR MODELS; STELLAR RADIATION; VARIABLE STARS
Descriptors DEC
MATHEMATICAL MODELS; RADIATIONS; STARS