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We discuss the relationship between the chromospheric downward motions and the line asymmetries in solar flares by using a simple model. It is found that both the blue asymmetry and red asymmetry of the Hα line can be caused by downward motions, as long as the moving material is confined to different heights in the chromosphere. The Ca ii K line, however, mainly shows a red asymmetry. The results can qualitatively explain some observations.
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Ding, M.D., Fang, C. On a possible explanation of chromospheric line asymmetries of solar flares. Sol Phys 166, 437–440 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00149410
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