Photon Splitting in a Strong Magnetic Field

S. L. Adler, J. N. Bahcall, C. G. Callan, and M. N. Rosenbluth
Phys. Rev. Lett. 25, 1061 – Published 12 October 1970
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Abstract

We determine the absorption coefficient and polarization selection rules for photon splitting in a strong magnetic field, and describe the possible application of our results to pulsars.

  • Received 6 August 1970

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.25.1061

©1970 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

S. L. Adler, J. N. Bahcall*, C. G. Callan, and M. N. Rosenbluth

  • The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey 08540

  • *Present address: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif.

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Vol. 25, Iss. 15 — 12 October 1970

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