ISRO’s POLARIMETER
Contents ISRO’s POLARIMETERIndia’s X-Ray Polarimetry Astronomy EndeavourX-Ray Polarization as a Diagnostic ToolXPoSat Mission Payloads: POLIX and XSPECTUnderstanding the Polarization of LightMethods of Polarization:Degrees of PolarizationApplications:ISRO’s POLARIMETER India’s X-Ray Polarimetry Astronomy Endeavour India is poised to launch its inaugural X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), signaling a significant advancement in space-based X-Ray astronomy. This mission, distinguished by its focus on investigating the polarization of intense X-Ray sources, represents a substantial addition to traditional studies in time and frequency domains, generating heightened enthusiasm within the astronomy community. XPoSat Mission Overview The XPoSat spacecraft is scheduled for observation from Low Earth Orbit, equipped with two…