{"product_id":"introduction-to-spectropolarimetry-paperback-9780521036481","title":"Introduction to Spectropolarimetry (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521036481","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Spectropolarimetry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book presents a complete overview of spectropolarimetry for graduates and researchers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJose Carlos del Toro Iniesta (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521036481, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 31 May 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e244 pages, 58 b\/w illus.  2 tables\u003cbr\u003e24.3 x 16.9 x 1.2 cm, 0.394 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSpectropolarimetry embraces the most complete and detailed measurement and analysis of light, as well as its interaction with matter. This book provides an introductory overview of the area, which plays an increasingly important role in modern solar observations. Chapters include a comprehensive description of the polarization state of polychromatic light and its measurement, an overview of astronomical (solar) polarimetry, the radiative transfer equation for polarized light, and the formation of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field. Most topics are dealt with within the realm of classical physics, although a small amount of quantum mechanics is introduced where necessary. This text will be a valuable reference for graduates and researchers in astrophysics, solar physics and optics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e 1. Historical introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. A review of some basic concepts\u003cbr\u003e 3. The polarization properties of quasi-monochromatic light\u003cbr\u003e 4. Linear optical systems acting on polarized light\u003cbr\u003e 5. Solar polarimetry\u003cbr\u003e 6. Absorption and dispersion\u003cbr\u003e 7. The radiative transfer equation\u003cbr\u003e 8. The RTE in the presence of a magnetic field\u003cbr\u003e 9. Solving the radiative transfer equation\u003cbr\u003e 10. Stokes spectrum diagnostics\u003cbr\u003e 11. Inversion of the RTE\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Optical physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Optical physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Optical%20physics%20%5BPHJ%5D%22\"\u003ePHJ\u003c\/a\u003e], Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment \u0026amp; methods [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment \u0026amp; methods\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Astronomical%20observation:%20observatories,%20equipment%20\u0026amp;%20methods%20%5BPGG%5D%22\"\u003ePGG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004878115096,"sku":"9780521036481","price":46.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521036481i_6055c7e8-5d29-4464-9ebc-0162bee473e4.jpg?v=1694968375","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/introduction-to-spectropolarimetry-paperback-9780521036481","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}