Solution of the Milne Problem for a Magnetized Atmosphere

The Milne problem is solved numerically for a magnetized semi-infinite electron atmosphere in the case where the magnetic field is directed along the normal to the medium. The calculated angular distribution, degree of linear polarization, and positional angle of inclination of the plane of polarization of the emerging radiation are given in tables for a number of values of the Faraday rotation parameter and for degrees of intrinsic optical absorption, q=0, 0.2, and 0.4. It is assumed that the magnetic field B10⁶ G, so that scattering in the optical range is purely Thomson scattering.