Published 1985 | Version v1
Book

Ca II K resonance line polarization

Creators

  • 1. Sydney Univ., Australia

Description

The non-LTE equations for the transfer of polarized radiation are solved for a two-level model of the Ca II K ion in the atmospheric models of Gingerich et al. (1971) and Vernazza et al. (1981). An interpretation of the polarization profile for Ca II K is given, based on the results of Saliba (1984) and Saliba and Skumanich (1984). In addition, the diagnostic properties of polarization are discussed, and it is shown that future studies in polarization will be associated with the Q Stokes parameter rather than the percentage polarization. 16 references

Additional details

Additional titles

Augmented title (English)
In solar atmosphere

Publishing Information

Publisher
National Solar Observatory.
Imprint Place
Sunspot, NM (USA)
Imprint Title
Chromospheric diagnostics and modelling; Proceedings of the Conference, Sunspot, NM, August 13-16, 1984
Journal Page Range
p. 160-166.

Conference

Title
Chromospheric diagnostics and modelling conference.
Dates
13-16 Aug 1984.
Place
Sunspot, NM (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
18016606
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CALCIUM; LTE; POLARIZATION; RADIATION TRANSPORT; SOLAR ATMOSPHERE; STOKES LAW
Descriptors DEC
ALKALINE EARTH METALS; ATMOSPHERES; ELEMENTS; EQUILIBRIUM; METALS; STELLAR ATMOSPHERES