Scientific polarization

Scientific Polarization

Contemporary societies are often “polarized”, in the sense that sub-groups within these societies hold stably opposing beliefs, even when there is a fact of the matter. Extant models of polarization do not capture the idea that some beliefs are true and others false. Here we present a model, based on the network epistemology framework of Bala and Goyal [”Learning from neighbors”, Rev. Econ. Stu...

CMB Polarization: Scientific Case and Data Analysis Issues

We review the science case for studying CMB polarization. We then discuss the main issues related to the analysis of forth-coming polarized CMB data, such as those expected from balloon-borne (e.g. BOOMERanG) and satellite (e.g. Planck) experiments.

High-Energy Polarization: Scientific Potential and Model Predictions

Understanding magnetic field strength and morphology is very important for studying astrophysical jets. Polarization signatures have been a standard way to probe the jet magnetic field. Radio and optical polarization monitoring programs have been very successful in studying the spaceand time-dependent jet polarization behaviors. A new era is now arriving with high-energy polarimetry. X-ray and ...

Scientific Lectures

Polarization and Polarization Control