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Polarization of Pulsar Radiation

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The polarization of radiation from four pulsars has been measured and interpretations of the results are suggested.

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MANCHESTER, R. Polarization of Pulsar Radiation. Nature 228, 264–266 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1038/228264a0

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