On the solution of the radiative transfer equations for polarized radiation
Abstract
Radiative transfer equations for polarized radiation are derived, assuming the Mueller matrix of the Stokes parameters is constant along the ray-path. The analytical solution to the radiative transfer equations is obtained within the framework of a general formalism. Results are given in the form of an analytical approximation of the Stokes parameter profiles for a typical chromospheric line having an optical depth dependence of the source function of the form S(tau) = (epsilon + delta)exp 1/2(1 + tau)exp 1/2.
- Publication:
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Solar Physics
- Pub Date:
- June 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1007/BF00165988
- Bibcode:
- 1985SoPh...97..239L
- Keywords:
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- Polarized Radiation;
- Radiative Transfer;
- Stellar Atmospheres;
- Chromosphere;
- Computational Astrophysics;
- Matrices (Mathematics);
- Stokes Law Of Radiation;
- Astrophysics