Open AccessOn mapping the magnetic field direction in molecular clouds by polarization measurements
Author(s) -
Peter Goldreich,
N. D. Kylafis
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
astrophysical journal/the astrophysical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.376
H-Index - 489
eISSN - 1538-4357
pISSN - 0004-637X
DOI - 10.1086/183446
Subject(s) - physics , radiative transfer , zeeman effect , linear polarization , astrophysics , polarization (electrochemistry) , magnetic field , interstellar cloud , spectral line , faraday effect , molecular cloud , atmospheric radiative transfer codes , interstellar medium , faraday cage , circular polarization , sky , astronomy , stars , optics , galaxy , laser , chemistry , quantum mechanics