Abstract
Imaging polarimetry is one of the most promising tools to map
the structure of faint protoplanetary disks. In order to assess the
feasibility of imaging polarimetry of protoplanetary disks and the
usability to answer the scientific questions in the field we perform
numerical simulations of disks of various geometries and dust
properties. We model the expected signal and detailed predictions
for current and upcoming imaging polarimeters. This way
we can address the question what the diagnostic value of polarimetry
is for the structure of the disk and the characteristics of
the grains in it.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 25 Oct 2010 |
Event | International conference In the Spirit of Lyot 2010: Direct Detection of Exoplanets and Circumstellar Disks. October 25 - 29, 2010. University of Paris Diderot, Paris, France - Paris Duration: 25 Oct 2010 → 29 Oct 2010 |
Conference
Conference | International conference In the Spirit of Lyot 2010: Direct Detection of Exoplanets and Circumstellar Disks. October 25 - 29, 2010. University of Paris Diderot, Paris, France |
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City | Paris |
Period | 25/10/10 → 29/10/10 |