Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Jun 1997
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1997a%26a...322..266a&link_type=abstract
Astronomy and Astrophysics, v.322, p.266-279
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Stars: Late-Type, Stars: Activity, Stars: Chromospheres, Line: Formation, Radiative Transfer
Scientific paper
The Nai D lines at 5890/5896Å are very prominent features in the spectrum of late-type stars. Nevertheless, little attention has been devoted to the potential use of those lines as chromospheric diagnostics. As a case study, we explore the dependence on chromospheric activity of the D lines in a star with T_eff_=3700K, logg=4.7 and solar metallicity. The results are compared with the better studied hydrogen spectrum. We find that the D lines seem to be a promising diagnostic of the lower-middle chromosphere, that can complement the information given by lines like Hα. We also find that, for detailed quantitative studies, it is necessary to include a proper treatment of the background opacities. Less important, instead, is the need of careful treatment of transitions induced by collisions with hydrogen atoms. Finally, our calculations make it clear that, for the most active stars, the level of coronal emission should also be taken into account.
Andretta Vincenzo
Byrne Brendan P.
Doyle Gerry J.
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