Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2002-10-08
Astrophys.J.580:L73-L76,2002
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
10 pages, 2 figures, accepted by The Astrophysical Journal, Letters; improved calculations of radiative loss of cool plasma (t
Scientific paper
10.1086/345404
Using the XMM-Newton X-ray observatory to monitor the nearest star to the Sun, Proxima Centauri, we recorded the weakest X-ray flares on a magnetically active star ever observed. Correlated X-ray and optical variability provide strong support for coronal energy and mass supply by a nearly continuous sequence of rapid explosive energy releases. Variable emission line fluxes were observed in the He-like triplets of OVII and NeIX during a giant flare. They give direct X-ray evidence for density variations, implying densities between 2x10^{10} - 4x10^{11} cm^{-3} and providing estimates of the mass and the volume of the line-emitting plasma. We discuss the data in the context of the chromospheric evaporation scenario.
Audard Marc
Guedel Manuel
Horvath Matthias I.
Skinner Stephen Lee
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