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Coronal Physics and the Chandra Emission Line ProjectWith the launch of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, high resolution X-ray spectroscopy of cosmic sources has begun. Early, deep observations of three stellar coronal sources Capella, Procyon, and HR 1099 are providing not only invaluable calibration data, but also benchmarks for plasma spectral models. These models are needed to interpret data from stellar coronae, galaxies and clusters of galaxies, supernova, remnants and other astrophysical sources. They have been called into question in recent years as problems with understanding low resolution ASCA and moderate resolution Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer Satellite (EUVE) data have arisen. The Emission Line Project is a collaborative effort, to improve the models, with Phase I being the comparison of models with observed spectra of Capella, Procyon, and HR 1099. Goals of these comparisons are (1) to determine and verify accurate and robust diagnostics and (2) to identify and prioritize issues in fundamental spectroscopy which will require further theoretical and/or laboratory work. A critical issue in exploiting the coronal data for these purposes is to understand the extent, to which common simplifying assumptions (coronal equilibrium, negligible optical depth) apply. We will discuss recent, advances in our understanding of stellar coronae, in this context.
Document ID
20000090594
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Brickhouse, N. S.
(Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA United States)
Drake, J. J.
(Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 2000
Publication Information
Publication: Astrophysical Plasmas: Codes, Models, and Observations
Volume: 9
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-39073
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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