A polarized view of the hot and violent universe
Abstract X-ray polarimetry has long been considered the 'holy grail' of X-ray astronomy. Fortunately, after a silence of more than 40 years, the field is now rejuvenating. In fact, an X-ray polarimeter onboard a Cube-sat nano-satellite has been recently successfully operated. IXPE, the Ima...
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Language: | English |
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Springer Netherlands,
2021-11-01T14:33:28Z.
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