Astrophysical Polarimetry

Name: Astrophysical Polarimetry
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ISBN: 9780750327510

Far-infrared through millimeter wavelengths

David Chuss (Professor, Villanova University), Edward Wollack (NASA)

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Institute of Physics Publishing
03 March 2026

Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

Series: AAS-IOP Astronomy

Interactions between light and matter leave unique imprints on the polarization of radiation. Astronomical polarimetry, the study of polarized light from astrophysical sources, reveals physical processes that spectroscopy and photometry alone cannot. As techniques have advanced, polarimetry has become essential for exploring phenomena such as the role of magnetic fields in star formation and the early universe.

This book offers a unified overview of the theory, instrumentation, and astrophysical applications of polarimetry. It explains how polarization arises, how instrumental effects influence observations, and how these can be addressed through design and data reduction. Aimed at researchers and graduate students, it features real-world polarimeter architectures to illustrate key concepts and practical techniques.

Key features:
* Polarimetry is becoming an increasingly important tool in astrophysics
* Combines polarization theory, instrumentation, analysis techniques and the associated astrophysical processes
* Written by leaders in the field

By: David Chuss (Professor Villanova University), Edward Wollack (NASA)
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9780750327510
ISBN 10: 0750327510
Series: AAS-IOP Astronomy
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 03 March 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Chuss is a Professor of physics at Villanova University and has worked in the field of astrophysics since 1997. His research involves the development and application of instrumentation for Astronomical polarimetry from the far-infrared through millimeter. He has worked on projects aimed at addressing questions in fields ranging from star formation to cosmology. Edward Wollack is an astrophysicist with expertise in astronomical instrumentation. His research concentrates on the characterization of diffuse astrophysical backgrounds and understanding their implications for structure on the largest scales in our Universe. He has contributed to the design and end use of photometric, spectroscopic, and polarimetric imaging systems for ground-based, sub-orbital, and space-borne applications.