The Connection Between Linear Polarization and Galactic Latitude of Discrete Radio Sources.
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 lwer degree of polarization than high-latitude sources. It is found that the correlation between degree of polarizatin and galactic latitude is weaker at a wavelength equal to 10 cm than at 21 cm. This result is derived from a sample of 46 sources observed at both wavelengths. Possible interpretations of the correlation found at 21 cm are discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0457725
Entities
People
- P. Maltby
Organizations
- Owens Valley Radio Observatory