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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25 - Polarization properties of X-ray millisecond pulsars
pp 168-175
- By J. Poutanen, Astronomy Division, Department of Physics, University of Oulu, Finland
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26 - X-ray polarization signatures of neutron stars
pp 176-181
- By P. Ghosh, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
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27 - Polarization from the oscillating magnetized accretion torus
pp 182-186
- By J. Horák, Astronomical Institute, Academy of Sciences, Prague, M. Bursa, Astronomical Institute, Academy of Sciences, Prague
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28 - X-ray polarization from accreting white dwarfs and associated systems
pp 187-194
- By K. Wu, University College London, A. McNamara, University of Sydney, Z. Kuncic, University of Sydney
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29 - Polarization of pulsar wind nebulae
pp 195-201
- By N. Bucciantini, Astronomy Department, University of California at Berkeley
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30 - X-ray polarization of gamma-ray bursts
pp 202-208
- By D. Lazzati, Department of Physics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
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31 - Central engine afterglow from GRBs and the polarization signature
pp 209-214
- By Y. Z. Fan, Niels Bohr International Academy, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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32 - GRB afterglow polarimetry past, present and future
pp 215-221
- By S. Covino, INAF/Brera Astronomical Observatory, Merate (LC), Italy
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33 - Gamma-ray polarimetry with SPI
pp 222-229
- By A. J. Dean, School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Southampton
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34 - INTEGRAL/IBIS observations of the Crab nebula and GRB 041219A polarization
pp 230-237
- By P. Laurent, CEA/DSM/IRFU/APC, M. Forot, CEA/DSM/IRFU/AIM, D. Gotz, CEA/DSM/IRFU/AIM, F. Lebrun, CEA/DSM/IRFU/APC
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35 - Fermi results on the origin of high-energy emission in pulsars
pp 238-242
- By S. McGlynn, Oskar Klein Centre, AlbaNova University Centre, Stockholm, M. Axelsson, Oskar Klein Centre, AlbaNova University Centre, Stockholm, F. Ryde, Oskar Klein Centre, AlbaNova University Centre, Stockholm
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36 - Diagnostics of the evolution of spiral galaxies in a cluster environment
pp 243-248
- By M. Weżgowiec, Obserwatorium Astronomiczne UJ, M. Ehle, ESA, European Space Astronomy Centre, M. Urbanik, Obserwatorium Astronomiczne UJ, K.T. Chyży, Obserwatorium Astronomiczne UJ, M. Soida, Obserwatorium Astronomiczne UJ, R. Beck, Max-Planck-Institut für Radioastronomie, B. Vollmer, CDS, Obs. Astronomique de Strasbourg
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Part III - Future missions
pp 249-250
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37 - Gravity and Extreme Magnetism SMEX (GEMS)
pp 251-259
- By J. Swank, Gsfc, T. Kallman, Gsfc, K. Jahoda, Gsfc, K. Black, Gsfc/Rock Creek Scientific, P. Deines-Jones, Gsfc, P. Kaaret, University of Iowa
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38 - Programs of X-ray polarimetry in Italy
pp 260-268
- By E. Costa, Inaf/Iasf-Roma, A. Argan, Inaf/Iasf-Roma, S. Di Cosimo, Inaf/Iasf-Roma, S. Fabiani, Inaf/Iasf-Roma, M. Feroci, Inaf/Iasf-Roma, F. Lazzarotto, Inaf/Iasf-Roma, F. Muleri, Inaf/Iasf-Roma, A. Rubini, Inaf/Iasf-Roma, P. Soffitta, Inaf/Iasf-Roma, A. Trois, Inaf/Iasf-Roma, R. Bellazzini, Infn-Pisa, A. Brez, Infn-Pisa, M. Minuti, Infn-Pisa, M. Pinchera, Infn-Pisa, G. Spandre, Infn-Pisa, G. Tagliaferri, Inaf/Oab-Milano, S. Basso, Inaf/Oab-Milano, O. Citterio, Inaf/Oab-Milano, V. Cotroneo, Inaf/Oab-Milano, G. Pareschi, Inaf/Oab-Milano, G. Matt, University of Roma3-Roma
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39 - A polarimeter for IXO
pp 269-274
- By 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, F. Muleri, NAF/IASF-Rome, Italy, E. Costa, NAF/IASF-Rome, Italy, S. Di Cosimo, NAF/IASF-Rome, Italy, S. Fabiani, NAF/IASF-Rome, Italy, F. Lazzarotto, NAF/IASF-Rome, Italy, A. Rubini, NAF/IASF-Rome, Italy, P. Soffitta, NAF/IASF-Rome, Italy
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40 - Polarimetry with ASTRO-H soft gamma-ray detector
pp 275-283
- By H. Tajima, KIPAC, Stanford University, S. Takeda, Institute for Space and Astronautical Science, JAXA
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41 - The Energetic X-ray Imaging Survey Telescope and its polarization sensitivity
pp 284-290
- By A. B. Garson III, Washington University in St. Louis and McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, H. Krawczynski, Washington University in St. Louis and McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences
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42 - PoGOLite: a balloon-borne soft gamma-ray polarimeter
pp 291-298
- By M. Pearce, KTH, Dept. of Physics, The Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics, Stockholm
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43 - Studies of neutron background rejection in the PoGOLite polarimeter
pp 299-304
- By M. Kiss, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Dept. of Physics, and the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics, AlbaNova University Centre, Sweden
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44 - Observing polarized X-rays with PoGOLite
pp 305-308
- By M. Axelsson, Stockholm University and the Oskar Klein Centre for CosmoParticle Physics, AlbaNova University Center, Stockholm
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45 - Pre-flight qualification tests of the PoGOLite detector system
pp 309-313
- By M. S. Jackson, KTH, Dept. of Physics, and Oskar Klein Centre, AlbaNova University Centre, Stockholm, M. Kiss, KTH, Dept. of Physics, and Oskar Klein Centre, AlbaNova University Centre, Stockholm
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46 - The Gamma-RAy Polarimeter Experiment (GRAPE) balloon payload
pp 314-321
- By P. F. Bloser, University of New Hampshire, USA, M. L. McConnell, University of New Hampshire, USA, J. S. Legere, University of New Hampshire, USA, T. P. Connor, University of New Hampshire, USA, J. M. Ryan, University of New Hampshire, USA
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47 - POLAR: an instrument dedicated to GRB polarization measurement
pp 322-326
- By N. Produit, ISDC and Geneva Observatory
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48 - Polarization detection capability of GRIPS
pp 327-332
- By J. Greiner, MPE Garching, Germany, G. Kanbach, MPE Garching, Germany, A. Zoglauer, Space Sciences Laboratory, UC Berkeley, USA
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49 - X-ray and γ-ray polarimetry small-satellite mission PolariS
pp 333-338
- By K. Hayashida, Osaka University
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50 - GAP aboard the solar-powered sail mission
pp 339-344
- By D. Yonetoku, Kanazawa University, T. Murakami, Kanazawa University, H. Fujimoto, Kanazawa University, T. Sakashita, Kanazawa University, S. Gunji, Yamagata University, N. Toukairin, Yamagata University, Y. Tanaka, Yamagata University, T. Mihara, Riken, S. Kubo, Clear Pulse
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51 - Hard X-ray polarimeter for small-satellite missions
pp 345-349
- By R. Cowsik, Washington University in St. Louis, B. Paul, Raman Research Institute, R. Duraichelvan, Raman Research Institute, P. V. Rishin, Raman Research Institute
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52 - Performance of hard X-ray polarimeter: PHENEX
pp 350-354
- By S. Gunji, Yamagata University, Y. Kishimoto, Yamagata University, Y. Tanaka, Yamagata University, N. Fujita, Yamagata University, F. Tokanai, Yamagata University, H. Sakurai, Yamagata University, N. Toukairin, Yamagata University, K. Hayashida, Osaka University, M. Yamauchi, Osaka University, N. Anabuki, Osaka University, H. Tsunemi, Osaka University, T. Mihara, Riken, Y. Saito, ISAS/JAXA, M. Kohama, ISAS/JAXA, M. Suzuki, ISAS/JAXA, S. Kishimoto, Kek
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53 - GRB polarimetry with POET
pp 355-358
- By M. L. McConnell, University of New Hampshire
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