The radiative polarization transfer equations in hot Comptonizing electron scattering atmospheres including induced scattering
- 1 June 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
- Vol. 195 (2) , 115-126
- https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/195.2.115
Abstract
We consider the theory of Comptonization effects on the polarization properties of radiation from hot electron scattering atmospheres. Using a Fokker–Planck approximation, we derive the radiation polarization transfer equations correct to first order in the electron temperature. We include in detail the effects of induced scattering of the polarized radiation.Keywords
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