Physical conditions in a quiescent prominence derived from UV spectra obtained with the UVSP instrument on the SMM

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Prominences, Solar Maximum Mission, Solar Physics, Ultraviolet Astronomy, Carbon, Helium, Oxygen Ions, Silicon, Ultraviolet Spectrometers

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A quiescent prominence observed above the north-west limb on November 20, 1980, is analyzed using data obtained with the UV spectrometer and polarimeter (UVSP) on the Solar Maximum Mission (SMM). The spectral data include the lines 1215 A of H1, 1401 A of OIV, 1402 A of SIIV, 1548 A of CIV, 1640 A of HeI, and 1655 A of CI. From an analysis of these lines and their emission patterns, the physical characteristics of the prominence plasma are deduced, and it is suggested that the prominence consisted of flux tubes at various temperatures. In the hotter parts of the plasma the number density reached values of about 3 x 10 to the 11th/cu cm.

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