Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Sep 1982
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982a%26a...113l...3n&link_type=abstract
Astronomy and Astrophysics, vol. 113, no. 1, Sept. 1982, p. L3-L6.
Physics
Optics
55
Beams (Radiation), Geometrical Optics, Pulsars, Radio Astronomy, Stellar Models, Angles (Geometry), Axes Of Rotation, Line Of Sight, Magnetic Poles, Polarization Characteristics, Polarized Radiation
Scientific paper
The observed polarisation angle variation in pulsars is analysed on the basis of the magnetic pole model. The angles alpha between the rotation and magnetic axes and beta between magnetic axis and line of sight are estimated using (1) the shape of the polarisation angle (theta) vs pulse longitude (phi) curve, (2) the magnitude of the central gradient d theta/d phi in the main pulse, and (3) the magnitude and sign of the gradient in the interpulse. It is concluded that beta can have either sign, with outer lines of sight (i.e., away from the rotation axis) probably predominating. This result is contrary to certain theories which predict a complete absence of outer lines of sight. It is also concluded that alpha is not randomly distributed; small angles seem to be preferred.
Narayan Ramesh
Vivekanand Maddali
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