On non-LTE H2+ as missing solar opacity

Tarafdar, S. P. ; Vardya, M. S. (1975) On non-LTE H2+ as missing solar opacity The Astrophysical Journal, 201 (2). L99-L102. ISSN 0004-637X

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Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/181951

Abstract

A careful examination has revealed that use of incomplete reaction processes and incorrect rates have led Krishna Swamy and Stecher to overestimate the H2+ opacity by a factor of 104 at λ = 2000 Å. H2+ is not a significant source of opacity in the solar atmosphere.

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Keywords:Astronomical Models; Opacity; Solar Atmosphere; Ultraviolet Absorption; Absorption Spectra; Hydrogen Clouds; Molecular Oscillations; Photosphere; Vibrational Spectra
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