Circular polarization in intraday variable blazars
We have measured Stokes IUQV of several rapidly variable and gamma-bright blazars and detected variable optical circular polarization, occasionally exceeding 1%, in 3C 279. We discuss possible origins for significant amounts of circular polarization (CP) in blazars and suggest direct CP from particl...
Main Authors: | Wagner, S, Mannheim, K |
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Format: | Conference item |
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2002
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