A What is Faraday pulsation and how does it impact radiative transfer?

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Faraday pulsation is identified as a mechanism that mixes Stokes components in the radiative transfer matrix, distinct from rotation. The discussion highlights that turbulence combined with magnetic field effects may contribute to this phenomenon. Participants express a need for further understanding, with one considering contacting the author of a related paper for more insights. There is a consensus that Faraday pulsation involves complexities beyond mere differential scattering of Stokes parameters. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the intricate relationship between magnetic fields and radiative transfer processes.
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What is the mechanism of faraday pulsation
I’ve bee reading through “Introduction to spectropolarimetry” by del Toro Iniesta and he mentions Faraday pulsation as a mechanism causing
mixing of stokes components in the radiative transfer matrix. This is not rotation, that is separate. Any idea what this is? Thanks john
 
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Thanks, these get me closer. I may have to contact the author. I had the impression it was more than just differential scattering of the stokes parameters. But again thanks. John
 
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