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Author: search.filters.author.Voshchinnikov, N. V.Subject: search.filters.subject.Non-spherical particles

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    Modelling interstellar extinction and polarization with spheroidal grains
    (2008-01) Voshchinnikov, N. V.; Das, H.K.
    We calculate the wavelength dependence of the ratio of the linear polarization degree to extinction (polarizing efficiency) P(λ)/A(λ) from the ultraviolet to ear-infrared. The prolate and oblate particles with aspect ratios from a/b = 1.1 up to 10 are assumed to be rotating and partially aligned with the mechanism of paramagnetic relaxation (Davis-Greenstein). Size/shape/orientation effects are analyzed. It is found that the wavelength dependence of P(λ)/A(λ) is mainly determined by the particle composition and size whereas the values of P(λ)/A(λ) depend on the particle shape, degree and direction of alignment.