Bagnulo et al., 2024

Paper Title

Polarimetry of Solar System minor bodies and planets

Citation

Bagnulo, S., Belskaya, I., Cellino, A. et al. Polarimetry of Solar System minor bodies and planets. Astron Astrophys Rev 32, 7 (2024).

Abstract

The study of the polarisation of light is a powerful tool for probing the physical and compositional properties of astrophysical sources, including Solar System objects. In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in polarimetric studies of various celestial bodies within our Solar System: planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. Additionally, we review relevant laboratory measurements and summarise the fundamental principles of polarimetric observational techniques.