The height distribution of flare hard X-rays in thick and thin target models

Details The height distribution of flare hard X-rays in thick and thin target models The height distribution of flare hard X-rays in thick and thin target models

Mar 1975

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975soph...41..135b&link_type=abstract

Solar Physics, vol. 41, Mar. 1975, p. 135-151.

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Astronomical Models, Radiation Distribution, Solar Electrons, Solar Flares, Solar X-Rays, Vertical Distribution, Polarization Characteristics, Radiant Flux Density, Solar Atmosphere, Solar Limb, Target Thickness

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The current controversy between thick and thin target models of hard X-ray flares is reviewed and it is concluded that the most promising method of distinguishing them is in terms of the differences in the distribution of the source with height in the solar atmosphere. Quantitative predictions are made of this height distribution for both models and the results discussed in relation to observations of hard X-ray emission from flares behind the limb. It is concluded that the thick target model is as compatible with such events as the thin target, whereas the latter is in general much less satisfactory in terms of energy requirements and of flare observations at other wavelengths. Other source models are also briefly considered.

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