Dynamics and Energetics of Stellar Flares
Abstract
Mode 1.3 echelle spectra will be used to explore the dynamics and energetics of flares on M dwarfs. We will use line fluxes to determine emission measure distributions {10^4 to 10^7 K} and electron densities as a function of time during the flare. Line shapes and Doppler shifts will be used to characterize plasma dynamics {flows, turbulence} throughout the flare. We will search for cooling via UV continuum emission in the early phases of the flare. Nonflare spectra will be used to model the quiescent atmosphere.
- Publication:
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HST Proposal
- Pub Date:
- July 1999
- Bibcode:
- 1999hst..prop.8040L