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.

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

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