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The variation of the polarization profiles, the Stokes parameters Q andU, and the angle defining the plane of polarization along the intensity equator and along the mirror meridian, on whichμ = μ 0, in a Rayleighscattering atmosphere is studied. It is found that these variations are more complex than thought hitherto, particularly at large phase angles.
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Bhatia, R.K., Abhyankar, K.D. Intensity and polarization line profiles in a semi-infinite Rayleigh-scattering planetary atmosphere. III. Variation of polarization profiles and the Stokes parameter Q over the disk. J Astrophys Astron 4, 35–46 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02714190
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