An upper limit to the linear X-ray polarization of Scorpius X-1

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Apr 1978

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Astrophysical Journal, Part 2 - Letters to the Editor, vol. 221, Apr. 1, 1978, p. L13-L16.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Linear Polarization, Polarized Electromagnetic Radiation, Stellar Mass Accretion, Stellar Models, X Ray Stars, Emission Spectra, Line Spectra, Oso-8, Spaceborne Astronomy, X Ray Spectra

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A measurement of Sco X-1 with the graphite-crystal polarimeters on the
OSO 8 satellite yields upper limits (3 sigmas) to the linear
polarization of 2.7% and 4.9% at 2.6 keV and 5.2 keV, respectively. The
results are discussed in terms of an accretion-disk model.

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