On the Possible Origin of Optical Circular Polarization in Blazars

Details On the Possible Origin of Optical Circular Polarization in Blazars On the Possible Origin of Optical Circular Polarization in Blazars

Jun 2005

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2005chjas...5..311r&link_type=abstract

Chinese Journal of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol. 5 Supplement, p. 311-317

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

1

Polarization, Radiation Mechanisms: General, Galaxies: Active, Quasars: Individual: 3C279

Scientific paper

The evidence is corroborating according to which blazar-type sources may show a substantial degree of circular polarization (CP) even at high frequencies (i.e. well in the optically-thin regime). Recent high resolution observations of the quasar 3C279 with the FORS polarimeter at the ESO-VLT for example, indicate a variable, optical circular polarization occasionally exceeding 1%. Here we present an analysis of possible scenarios for the origin of optical CP in 3C279 and assess their plausibility given the observational constraints.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

On the Possible Origin of Optical Circular Polarization in Blazars does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with On the Possible Origin of Optical Circular Polarization in Blazars, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and On the Possible Origin of Optical Circular Polarization in Blazars will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-872400