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2001PASP..113.1541M - Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac., 113, 1541-1546 (2001/December-0)

High-precision, time-resolved linear polarimetry of two bright dwarf novae.

MOFFAT A.F.J., MANSET N., VILLAR-SBAFFI A., VINCENT L. and SHARA M.M.

Abstract (from CDS):

We have monitored in broadband linear polarimetry two bright cataclysmic variables (CVs) around complete 5-6 hr orbital cycles, with an order of magnitude better precision than any previous observations (save those of Naylor and coworkers) for any CVs. No orbital double-wave modulation, nor flickering on a timescale of ∼10 minutes, is seen above the instrumental level of σP∼0.03%, either in eruption for RX And (type: dwarf nova [DN]/ZC) or in quiescence or in eruption for SS Cyg (type: DN). Furthermore, the level of (interstellar?) polarization remained constant in both states for SS Cyg. This lack of detection in either system is likely a consequence of the fact that there are simply not enough polarizing free electrons available to allow detection at this level.

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Journal keyword(s): Stars: Novae, Cataclysmic Variables - Stars: Individual: Constellation Name: SS Cygni - Stars: Individual: Constellation Name: RX Andromedae - Techniques: Polarimetric

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