Maser Theory: Old Problems and New Insights
Abstract
Maser theory continues to be driven by advances in observational techniques. Here, I consider the responses to VLBI with space-Earth baselines and cross-correlation spectroscopy (a re-consideration of coherence properties), routine observation in full-Stokes polarization (a re-casting of the polarization transfer equations), and long-term variability monitoring (3-D modelling of irregular domains).
- Publication:
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Astrophysical Masers: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe
- Pub Date:
- August 2018
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S1743921317011358
- Bibcode:
- 2018IAUS..336....7G
- Keywords:
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- masers;
- molecular processes;
- radiative transfer;
- ISM: molecules;
- radio lines: general