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The Prospects for X-ray Polarimetry and its Potential use for Understanding Neutron StarsWe review the state of the art for measuring the X-ray polarization of neutron stars. We discuss how valuable precision measurements of the degree and position angle of polarization as a function of energy and, where relevant, of pulse phase, would provide deeper insight into the details of the emission mechanisms. We then review the current state of instrumentation and its potential for obtaining relevant data. Finally, we conclude our discussion with some opinions as to future directions.
Document ID
20070013786
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Weisskopf, M. C. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Elsner, R. F. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Hanna, D. (McGill Univ. Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Kaspi, V. M. (McGill Univ. Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
ODell, S. L. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Pavlov, G. G. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA, United States)
Ramsey, B. D. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2007
Subject Category
Astronomy
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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