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Polarization OF BL Lac objects

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BL Lac Objects

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Wavelength-dependent polarization observations of BL Lacertae objects are discussed in terms of magnetic field geometry, electron velocity anisotropy, and Faraday rotation. Wavelength- and time-dependent polarization observations of BL Lac itself are used to investigate the polarization characteristics of one variability event without resorting to the use of adjustable fitting parameters. Simultaneous and nearly-simultaneous optical and radio polarization measurements (including those made with VLBI) of Q7 287 are also compared and discussed. A method of parameterizing the variability of polarized sources is outlined.

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  1. University of Cincinnati, USA

    Michael L. Sitko

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L. Maraschi T. Maccacaro M. -H. Ulrich

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Sitko, M.L. (1989). Polarization OF BL Lac objects. In: Maraschi, L., Maccacaro, T., Ulrich, M.H. (eds) BL Lac Objects. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 334. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0031152

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