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Theoretical Methods of Treating Line Formation Problems in Steady-State Extended Atmospheres
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 February 2017
Abstract
Theoretical methods applicable to the study of line formation in steady-state extended atmospheres are reviewed. The formal solution of the transfer equation is considered, as well as numerical and analytical methods of determining the source function. Topics discussed include: the local frequency transformation, geometrical effects, and the case of large velocity gradients. A new plane-parallel approximation for spherically symmetric moving atmospheres is given that takes account of transverse velocity gradients.
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- Part B. Theoretical Methods for Handling Non-LTE Problems
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- International Astronomical Union Colloquium , Volume 2: Spectrum Formation in Stars With Steady-State Extended Atmospheres , August 1970 , pp. 85 - 118
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- Copyright © 1970
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