The Einstein/CFA stellar survey - Overview of the data and interpretation of results

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Atmospheric Heating, Heao 2, Solar Corona, Stellar Magnetic Fields, Stellar Radiation, X Ray Sources, Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, Stellar Evolution, Stellar Luminosity, Stellar Spectra, Stellar Structure

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Results are presented from an extensive survey of stellar X-ray emission, using the Einstein Observatory. Over 140 stars have been detected to date, throughout the H-R diagram, thus showing that soft X-ray emission is the norm rather than the exception for stars in general. This finding is strongly at odds with pre-Einstein expectations based on standard acoustic theories of coronal heating. Typical examples of stellar X-ray detections and an overview of the survey data are presented. In combination with recent results from solar X-ray observations, the new Einstein data argue for the general applicability of magnetic field-related coronal heating mechanisms.

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