O/IR Polarimetry for the 2010 Decade (CGT): Science at the Edge, Sharp Tools for All

Abstract

Science opportunities and recommendations concerning optical/infrared polarimetry for the upcoming decade in the field of extragalactic astrophysics. Community-based White Paper to Astro2010 in response to the call for such papers.

White Paper to the Galaxies Across Cosmic Time (GCT) Science Frontiers Panel of the Astro2010 Decadal Survey

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