An investigation of the polarization of solar radio noise

• Main Author: Verschuur, Gerrit L.,1937-
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Rhodes University 1961
• Subjects: Solar radio emission; Polarimetry
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1013441

CHAPTER I A description of the sun and the type of radio radiation it emits is given. The relation that exists between this and other events occurring on the sun's surface is studied. CHAPTER II The literature dealing with the origin of solar radio noise is reviewed. CHAPTER III The method of specifying polarized radiation and the effect of a magneto- ionic medium on such radiation is discussed. The possible origin of the polarization of solar radio noise is examined and the literature relating to this and to the observations of polarization of solar noise is reviewed. A short outline of the methods used in measuring polarization is given. CHAPTER IV A detailed outline of the construction of a polarimeter is given together with full circuit diagrams and illustrative photographs. CHAPTER V A brief discussion of the operation of the polarimeter, the results obtained and suggestions for its future operation is given.