Evidence for strong magnetic fields in the inner envelopes of late-type stars

A study which reports sensitive measurements of circular polarization in SiO masers associated with late-type stars, and reveals significantly polarized features at the several per cent level in five of six stars observed is presented.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1987-10, Vol.329 (6140), p.613-615
Main Authors: Barvainis, Richard, McIntosh, Gordon, Predmore, C. Read
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Magnetic fields
Normal stars (by class): general or individual
Stars
Stars & galaxies
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Summary:A study which reports sensitive measurements of circular polarization in SiO masers associated with late-type stars, and reveals significantly polarized features at the several per cent level in five of six stars observed is presented.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/329613a0