SI III emission line strengths in low density plasmas.

Dufton, P. L.; Keenan, F. P.; Kingston, A. E.

United Kingdom

Abstract

Theoretical emissivity ratios appropriate to homogeneous optically thin plasmas are presented for the Si III lines at 1883 and 1892 Å. These lines are a useful density diagnostic for Ne ≥ 104cm-3, their use being illustrated for the planetary nebulae NGC 7662 and V1016 Cygni.

1984 Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
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