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Generalized compton effect and resonance scattering in astrophysical spectra

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The analysis of the Skylab measurements on the ultraviolet limb spectra confirm the presence of a generalized Compton effect in the solar spectrum which can be explained by Thomson scattering theory. The present measurements on the Orion spectrum and interstellar line towards γ-Arae give a large generalized Compton effect which could be explained by a resonance scattering theory. These numerical results cannot be due to random errors in the measurements, as follows from the statistical discussion. The need for further measurements is pointed out.

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Missana, M. Generalized compton effect and resonance scattering in astrophysical spectra. Astrophys Space Sci 61, 277–286 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00640532

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