Measurement of the X-ray polarization of the Crab Nebula

Details Measurement of the X-ray polarization of the Crab Nebula Measurement of the X-ray polarization of the Crab Nebula

Sep 1976

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1976apj...208l.125w&link_type=abstract

Astrophysical Journal, vol. 208, Sept. 15, 1976, pt. 2, p. L125-L128.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Cosmic X Rays, Crab Nebula, Oso, Polarized Electromagnetic Radiation, X Ray Astronomy, Bragg Angle, Polarimeters, Satellite-Borne Instruments, Spaceborne Astronomy, Synchrotron Radiation, X Ray Sources

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The graphite crystal X-ray polarimeters aboard the OSO-8 satellite were used to observe the Crab Nebula for six days from March 11 through March 17, 1976 (UT). Analysis of 15 orbits of quick-look data shows that the polarization and position angles at 2.6 and 5.2 keV are 15.7%(+ or - 1.5%) at 161.1(+ or - 2.8) deg and 18.3%(+ or - 4.2%) at 155.5(+ or - 6.6) deg, respectively. These results confirm the previous measurement and the hypothesis of synchrotron X-ray emission.

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