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Polarimetric observations


Line and continuum polarimetry is possible at the 30m using a new type of IF polarimeter designated XPOL. The central feature of XPOL is the correlator VESPA where the IF signals from two orthogonally polarized receivers are cross correlated.


An observer's cookbook is in preparation. A preliminary version may be obtained from Clemens Thum (thum@iram.fr).