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Quantum Theory of Stokes Parameters for Thomson Scattering in a Magnetised Plasma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 April 2016

Chih-Kang Chou  and
Hui-Hwa Chen
Chih-Kang Chou
Affiliation:
institute of Physics and Astronomy, National Central University, Chung-Li, Taiwan 32054
Hui-Hwa Chen
Affiliation:
institute of Physics and Astronomy, National Central University, Chung-Li, Taiwan 32054
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Extended abstract

Thomson scattering in pulsar magnetospheres has previously been studied by several authors. The most distinguishing feature is the fact that the super-strong magnetic field (B ~ 1012 G) greatly affects the Thomson scattering process, resulting in resonances in the scattering cross-section (Canuto et al. 1971; Herold 1979; Chou 1986; Daugherty and Harding 1986). The important consequences of these cyclotron resonances are the increase in the photon mean free path in the scattering regions, and strongly affecting the angular distribution, and polarisation properties of the scattered photons (Chou 1986; Chou et al. 1989).

Type
Solar & Solar System
Information
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia , Volume 9 , Issue 2 , 1991 , pp. 325
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Australia 1991

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