Energy Transfer Between Two Sites in Nd3+:KLiYF5

1993 ◽  
Vol 329 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Weidner ◽  
P. L. Summers ◽  
R. E. Peale ◽  
B. H. T. Chai

AbstractHigh resolution spectroscopy of Nd3+ in Potassium Lithium Yttrium Fluoride (KLiYF5 ) at ≤80 K reveals two crystal-field sites which are equally populated independent of concentration. Site selective excitation of photoluminescence distinguishes each site's contribution to the spectra. The analysis of integrated line intensities reveals a bidirectional energy transfer between Nd3+ ions in different sites. A rapid increase in transfer rate with increasing Nd concentration is explained only if non-radiative transfer via exchange interaction contributes strongly to the effect. The observed relative decrease with increasing concentration of those emission lines which overlap strongly with opposite-site absorption lines implies that radiative transfer is also important. The energy transfer strongly depends on temperature (2 K – 80 K) which indicates the participation of phonons.

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 676-679
Author(s):  
Ruth C. Peterson

AbstractRecent results are reviewed for two methods of luminosity calibration based on high-resolution spectroscopy. The first relies onTeff/loggdeterminations from model-atmosphere analyses based on high-resolution spectra. This method is physically well founded but operationally demanding, and requires advance knowledge of stellar mass. The second, W-B, stems from the empirical relationship between luminosity and the width of chromospheric emission lines first established by Wilson and Bappu. Its physical basis is only partially understood, however, and the calibration depends on stellar metallicity and on the choice of lines.BothTeff/loggand W-B easily distinguish cool dwarfs from cool giants. Generally reasonable agreement is found between distances derived from Hipparcos parallaxes and those inferred from the loggvalues derived for nearby dwarfs with relatively well-known Hipparcos parallaxes, σ(π)/π < 0.2. Constraining Hipparcos parallaxes star-by-star is not possible at present. Improvements are suggested for both approaches.


1987 ◽  
Vol 115 ◽  
pp. 340-341
Author(s):  
J. R. Walsh

HH39 is the group of Herbig-Haro (HH) objects associated with the young semi-stellar object R Monocerotis (R Mon) and the variable reflection nebula NGC 2261. An R CCD frame and a B prime focus plate of the region show a filament connecting NGC 2261 with HH39, confirming the association between R Mon and the HH objects. This filament is probably composed of emission material. The southern knot in HH39 has brightened over the last 20 years; its proper motion has been determined and is similar to that of the other knots. A total of 8 knots can be distinguished in HH39 surrounded by diffuse nebulosity. High resolution spectroscopy of the Hα and [N II] emission lines shows the spatial variation of the radial velocity structure over the largest knots (HH39 A and C). Distinct differences in excitation and velocity structure between the knots are apparent. The observations are compatible with the knots being high velocity ejecta from R Mon, decelerated by interaction with ambient material and with bow shocks on their front surfaces.


2003 ◽  
Vol 214 ◽  
pp. 259-264
Author(s):  
Barry McKernan ◽  
Tahir Yaqoob

We present soft X-ray results from observations with Chandra (HETGS) of the Seyfert I AGN NGC 4593 and Mrk 509. We discuss the photoionized outflows associated with Seyfert I AGN in terms of their absorption spectral signatures and discuss their kinematics, column density and ionization state. We discuss the link between UV and X-ray absorbers in Mrk 509 (which was simultaneously observed with Chandra and HST-STIS). We also briefly discuss the possibility of absorption due to neutral Fe embedded in the warm absorber of NGC 4593 versus an interpretation of the data in terms of soft X-ray relativistic emission lines. We conclude with a summary of what is being learnt about warm absorbers in type I AGN from high resolution spectroscopy.


2020 ◽  
Vol 641 ◽  
pp. A161
Author(s):  
Y. Zhang ◽  
I. A. G. Snellen ◽  
P. Mollière ◽  
F. J. Alonso-Floriano ◽  
R. K. Webb ◽  
...  

Context. It has been suggested that the helium absorption line at 10 830 Å that originates from the metastable triplet state 23S is an excellent probe for the extended atmospheres of hot Jupiters and their hydrodynamic escape processes. It has recently been detected in the transmission spectra of a handful of planets. The isotropic reemission will lead to helium airglow that may be observable at other orbital phases. Aims. We investigate the detectability of He I emission at 10 830 Å in the atmospheres of exoplanets using high-resolution spectroscopy. This would provide insights into the properties of the upper atmospheres of close-in gas giants. Methods. We estimated the expected strength of He I emission in hot Jupiters based on their transmission signal. We searched for the He I 10 830 Å emission feature in τ Boo b in three nights of high-resolution spectra taken by CARMENES at the 3.5m Calar Alto telescope. The spectra from each night were corrected for telluric absorption, sky emission lines, and stellar features, and were shifted to the planetary rest frame to search for the emission. Results. The He I emission is not detected in τ Boo b at a 5σ contrast limit of 4 × 10−4 for emission line widths of >20 km s−1. This is about a factor 8 above the expected emission level (assuming a typical He I transit absorption of 1% for hot Jupiters). This suggests that targeting the He I emission with well-designed observations using upcoming instruments such as VLT/CRIRES+ and E-ELT/HIRES is possible.


2019 ◽  
Vol 491 (4) ◽  
pp. 4829-4842 ◽  
Author(s):  
N P Ikonnikova ◽  
M Parthasarathy ◽  
A V Dodin ◽  
S Hubrig ◽  
G Sarkar

ABSTRACT The high-resolution ($R\sim 48\, 000$) optical spectrum of the B-type supergiant LS 5112, identified as the optical counterpart of the post-AGB candidate IRAS 18379–1707 is analysed. We report the detailed identifications of the observed absorption and emission features in the wavelength range 3700–9200 Å for the first time. The absorption line spectrum has been analysed using non-LTE model atmosphere techniques to determine stellar atmospheric parameters and chemical composition. We estimate Teff = 18 000 ± 1000 K, log g = 2.25 ± 0.08, ξt = 10 ± 4 km s−1, and vsin i = 37 ± 6 km s−1, and the derived abundances indicate a metal-deficient ([M/H] ≈ −0.6) post-AGB star. Chemical abundances of eight different elements were obtained. The estimates of the CNO abundances in IRAS 18379–1707 indicate that these elements are overabundant with [(C + N + O)/S] = + 0.5 ± 0.2 suggesting that the products of helium burning have been brought to the surface as a result of third dredge-up on the AGB. From the absorption lines, we derived heliocentric radial velocity of Vr = −124.0 ± 0.4 km s−1. We have identified permitted emission lines of O i, N i, Na i, S ii, Si ii, C ii, Mg ii, and Fe iii. The nebula forbidden lines of [N i], [O i], [Fe ii], [N ii], [S ii], [Ni ii], and [Cr ii] have also been identified. The Balmer lines H α, H β, and H γ show P-Cygni behaviour clearly indicating post-AGB mass-loss process in the object with the wind velocity up to 170 km s−1.


1982 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 145-146
Author(s):  
G.B. Baratta ◽  
A. Altamore ◽  
A. Cassatella ◽  
M. Friedjung ◽  
D. Ponz ◽  
...  

High and low resolution IUE spectra of CI Cyg were obtained at VTLSPA during 1979-81 allowing for an analysis of the spectral variations related to the decreasing activity of the star, and to the eclipse (June 1980).In the high resolution spectra the emission lines have a width slightly larger than the instrumental one. This fact is particularly evident in the HeII 1640 A line and could be related to the peculiar behaviour of this line at low resolution as reported by Michalitsianos et al. (this volume). A systematic radial velocity difference between permitted and intercombination lines was found; this difference should be connected with the structure of the emitting region(s). “Secular” and eclipse varia tion was found in particular in the intercombination line intensities (Viotti et al. 1980). An electron density of ∼ 0.3–1.5×1010 cm–3 was evaluated from the intensity ratios of the NIII] emission lines. No significant difference in these ratios and in the CIII]/NIII] ratio as well was found,during 1979, 1980 (eclipse) and 1981 suggesting no large Ne variation with both the activity phase and eclipse of the star. This result should imply a low density gradient in the partially eclipsed NIII] and CIII] regions. A more detailed analysis of the high resolution data is in course to better clearfy these points, and their implications on the possible models for CI Cyg.


2000 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 229-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Baldwin ◽  
E. M. Verner ◽  
D. A. Verner ◽  
G. J. Ferland ◽  
P. G. Martin, ◽  
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