Cosmological Magnetic Fields and CMBR Polarization
A.D. Dolgov
TL;DR
This paper introduces the physics of CMBR polarization, focusing on how cosmic magnetic fields cause Faraday rotation, affecting the polarization pattern observed in the cosmic microwave background radiation.
Contribution
It provides a clear, simplified explanation of how cosmic magnetic fields influence CMBR polarization through Faraday rotation, linking fundamental physics to cosmological observations.
Findings
Explanation of photon polarization and polarization fields in CMBR
Description of the Faraday effect and its impact on polarization
Discussion of cosmic magnetic fields and their role in Faraday rotation
Abstract
A simple introduction to physics of CMBR polarization and the Faraday rotation of the latter in cosmic magnetic field is presented. The content of the lecture is the following: 1. Description of polarization of photons. 2. Polarization field of CMBR. 3. Faraday effect. 4. Cosmic magnetic fields. 5. Faraday rotation of CMBR polarization.
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Taxonomy
TopicsSolar and Space Plasma Dynamics · Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies · Geophysics and Gravity Measurements