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Non-LTE H2+ as the source of missing opacity in the solar atmosphereThe population of the various vibrational levels of the H2+ molecule has been calculated from the consideration of formation and destruction mechanisms. The resulting population is used in calculating the total absorption due to H2+ and is compared with the other known sources of opacity at several optical depths of the solar atmosphere. It is shown that the absorption due to H2+ can probably account for the missing ultraviolet opacity in the solar atmosphere.
Document ID
19750033555
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Swamy, K. S. K.
Stecher, T. P.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
December 15, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: Astrophysical Journal
Volume: 194
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Accession Number
75A17627
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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