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      Polarization reversal of scattered thermal dust emission in protoplanetary disks at (sub-)mm wavelengths

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          The investigation of polarized light of protoplanetary disks is key for constraining the dust properties, disk morphology and embedded magnetic fields. However, different polarization mechanisms and the diversity of dust grain shapes and compositions lead to ambiguities in the polarization pattern. The so-called "self-scattering" of thermal, re-emitted radiation in the infrared and mm/submm is discussed as a major polarization mechanism. If the net flux of the radiation field is in radial direction, it is commonly assumed that the polarization pattern produced by scattering in a protoplanetary disk shows concentric rings for disks seen in face-on orientation. We show that a flip of \(90^\circ\) of the polarization vectors may occur and mimic the typical pattern of dichroic emission of dust grains aligned by a toroidal magnetic field in disks seen close to face-on. Furthermore, this effect of polarization reversal is a fast changing function of wavelength and grain size, and thus a powerful tool to constrain grain composition and size distribution present in protoplanetary disks. In addition, the effect may also provide unique constraints for the disk inclination, especially if the disk is seen close to face-on.

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          Brandt Warren

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            05 July 2019
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            1907.02705
            dc43069d-c245-4e3a-b7fc-d698331a662e

            http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/

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            Accepted by A&A Letters; 6 pages, 6 figures
            astro-ph.SR astro-ph.EP astro-ph.GA

            Planetary astrophysics,Galaxy astrophysics,Solar & Stellar astrophysics
            Planetary astrophysics, Galaxy astrophysics, Solar & Stellar astrophysics

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