Universal wave polarization chart for the magneto-ionic theory

The expression for complex polarization given by the magnetoionic theory has been plotted on the complex plane using normalized parameters related to ionisation density and collisional frequency. Booker's definition of ordinary and extraordinary rays is used. This results in the entire realm of ordinary polarizations lying inside the unit circle. The symmetry of the chart is such that all desired information can be extracted from the first quadrant which is plotted in detail. Since experimental data are obtained in the form of ellipticity and tilt angle, another chart has been included relating these quantities to the same normalized parameters as appear on the complex polarization chart. To complete the graphical presentation, a nomogram has been included that aids in converting the normalized parameters on the two polarization plots to the corresponding ionization density and collisional frequency.