I Circular polarization and linear polarization of pulsars

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The discussion centers on the polarization characteristics of pulsar radiation, questioning whether circular or linear polarization predominates. Research indicates that polarization is complex and influenced more by propagation effects than by source characteristics. Most pulsar emissions exhibit elliptical polarization, suggesting a mix of both circular and linear components. The distinction between spectrally integrated and spectrally resolved observations is crucial, as certain polarization types can alter light frequency in ways that may obscure true polarization measurements. Understanding these factors is essential for accurately interpreting pulsar radiation.
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Is there more circular polarization or linear polarization in the radiation flux of pulsars?

Have any papers discussed this issue?
 
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Many papers consider polarization from radio pulsars (for example, https://www.cambridge.org/core/jour...aray-pulsars/8547BD48EAC9A5C9BF8A38346ED506D1). The polarization is very complicated because it tends to be strongly affected by propagation effects, rather than simple source effects. By and large the polarization is elliptical, which implies a combination of both. I would say that answers to your question also relate to whether you are talking about spectrally integrated or spectrally resolved, because some types of polarization shift the frequency of the light in ways that would cancel out if you don't have sufficient spectral resolution.
 
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