Published October 1975 | Version v1
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Alternative explanation for the spectral lines observed in quasars

Creators

  • 1. Ottawa Univ., Ontario (Canada). Dept. of Physics

Description

It is shown that the emission lines observed in quasars can be satisfactorily explained as being due to laser action in certain atomic species in the expanding envelope of a star. There is no need to assume a redshift. (Auth.)

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1007/bf00646077;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Astrophysics and Space Science
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
1
Series
Astrophys. Space Sci.
Journal Page Range
L1-L6
ISSN
0004-640X

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
7226812
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
EMISSION SPECTRA; LASER RADIATION; QUASARS; STELLAR ATMOSPHERES; VISIBLE RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
ATMOSPHERES; COSMIC RADIO SOURCES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; RADIATIONS; SPECTRA

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