The umbral flash as a magneto-acoustic wave phenomenon
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Abstract
The suggestion that an ‘umbra flash’ may be caused by a magneto-acoustic wave phenomenon is examined. It is suggested that the flash in Ca ii lines is formed during the compressional stage in a magneto-acoustic wave. The compression which is assumed to be adiabatic will produce a rise in temperature and a corresponding increase in number of Ca ii atoms. The variations in line emission (absorption) coefficient of the Ca ii K-line are calculated on this assumption and are found to be in general agreement with the observed variations. Other observed quantities as proper motion, magnitude of line shift etc., also agree with the wave hypothesis. Further observations which may serve as tests on the wave hypothesis are suggested.
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Line Emission Proper Motion Wave Phenomenon Line Shift Compressional StagePreview
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