On the Connection Between Liner Polarization and Galactic Latitude of Discrete Radio Sources.

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view Abstract Citations (7) References (5) Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS On the Connection Between Liner Polarization and Galactic Latitude of Discrete Radio Sources. Maltby, P. Abstract The degree of linear polarization at a wavelength of about 21 cm is considered for 166 presumably extragalactic radio sources A connection between degree of linear polarization and galactic latitude is found; low-latitude sources tend to show a lower degree of polarization than high-latitude sources. It is found that the correlation between degree of polarization and galactic latitude is weaker at a wavelength equal to 10 cm than at 21 cm. This result is derived from a sample of forty-six sources observed at both wavelengths. Possible interpretations of the correlation found at 21 cm are discussed. Publication: The Astrophysical Journal Pub Date: August 1965 DOI: 10.1086/148324 Bibcode: 1965ApJ...142..621M full text sources ADS |