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C. Giammanco P. Bochsler R. Karrer F. M. Ipavich J. A. Paquette P. Wurz 《Space Science Reviews》2007,130(1-4):329-333
Solar chemical abundances are determined by comparing solar photospheric spectra with synthetic ones obtained for different
sets of abundances and physical conditions. Although such inferred results are reliable, they are model dependent. Therefore,
one compares them with the values for the local interstellar medium (LISM). The argument is that they must be similar, but
even for LISM abundance determinations models play a fundamental role (i.e., temperature fluctuations, clumpiness, photon
leaks). There are still two possible comparisons—one with the meteoritic values and the second with solar wind abundances.
In this work we derive a first estimation of the solar wind element ratios of sulfur relative to calcium and magnesium, two
neighboring low-FIP elements, using 10 years of CELIAS/MTOF data. We compare the sulfur abundance with the abundance determined
from spectroscopic observations and from solar energetic particles. Sulfur is a moderately volatile element, hence, meteoritic
sulfur may be depleted relative to non-volatile elements, if compared to its original solar system value. 相似文献
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C. M. S. Cohen R. A. Mewaldt R. A. Leske A. C. Cummings E. C. Stone M. E. Wiedenbeck T. T. von Rosenvinge G. M. Mason 《Space Science Reviews》2007,130(1-4):183-194
Solar abundances can be derived from the composition of the solar wind and solar energetic particles (SEPs) as well as obtained
through spectroscopic means. Past comparisons have suggested that all three samples agree well, when rigidity-related fractionation
effects on the SEPs were accounted for. It has been known that such effects vary from one event to the next and should be
addressed on an event-by-event basis. This paper examines event variability more closely, particularly in terms of energy-dependent
SEP abundances. This is now possible using detailed SEP measurements spanning several decades in energy from the Ultra Low
Energy Isotope Spectrometer (ULEIS) and the Solar Isotope Spectrometer (SIS) on the ACE spacecraft. We present examples of
the variability of the elemental composition with energy and suggest they can be understood in terms of diffusion from the
acceleration region near the interplanetary shock. By means of a spectral scaling procedure, we obtain energy-independent
abundance ratios for 14 large SEP events and compare them to reported solar wind and coronal abundances as well as to previous
surveys of SEP events. 相似文献
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R. A. Leske R. A. Mewaldt C. M. S. Cohen A. C. Cummings E. C. Stone M. E. Wiedenbeck T. T. von Rosenvinge 《Space Science Reviews》2007,130(1-4):195-205
Solar energetic particles (SEPs) provide a sample of the Sun from which solar composition may be determined. Using high-resolution
measurements from the Solar Isotope Spectrometer (SIS) onboard NASA’s Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft, we have
studied the isotopic composition of SEPs at energies ≥20 MeV/nucleon in large SEP events. We present SEP isotope measurements
of C, O, Ne, Mg, Si, S, Ar, Ca, Fe, and Ni made in 49 large events from late 1997 to the present. The isotopic composition
is highly variable from one SEP event to another due to variations in seed particle composition or due to mass fractionation
that occurs during the acceleration and/or transport of these particles. We show that various isotopic and elemental enhancements
are correlated with each other, discuss the empirical corrections used to account for the compositional variability, and obtain
estimated solar isotopic abundances. We compare the solar values and their uncertainties inferred from SEPs with solar wind
and other solar system abundances and find generally good agreement. 相似文献
4.
The Local Interstellar Cloud (LIC) surrounds the Solar System and sets the boundary conditions for the heliosphere. Using
both in situ and absorption line data towards ε CMa we are able to constrain both the ionization and the gas phase abundances of the LIC gas at the Solar Location. We find
that the abundances are consistent with all of the carbonaceous dust grains having been destroyed, and in fact with a supersolar
abundance of C. The constituents of silicate grains, Si, Mg, and Fe, appear to be sub-solar, indicating that silicate dust
is present in the LIC. N, O and S are close to the solar values. 相似文献
5.
R. Karrer P. Bochsler C. Giammanco F. M. Ipavich J. A. Paquette P. Wurz 《Space Science Reviews》2007,130(1-4):317-321
Using the Mass Time-of-Flight Spectrometer (MTOF)—part of the Charge, Elements, Isotope Analysis System (CELIAS)—onboard the
Solar Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) spacecraft, we derive the nickel isotopic composition for the isotopes with mass 58,
60 and 62 in the solar wind. In addition we measure the elemental abundance ratio of nickel to iron. We use data accumulated
during ten years of SOHO operation to get sufficiently high counting statistics and compare periods of different solar wind
velocities. We compare our values with the meteoritic ratios, which are believed to be a reliable reference for the solar
system and also for the solar outer convective zone, since neither element is volatile and no isotopic fractionation is expected
in meteorites. Meteoritic isotopic abundances agree with the terrestrial values and can thus be considered to be a reliable
reference for the solar isotopic composition. The measurements show that the solar wind elemental Ni/Fe-ratio and the isotopic
composition of solar wind nickel are consistent with the meteoritic values. This supports the concept that low-FIP elements
are fed without relative fractionation into the solar wind. Our result also confirms the absence of substantial isotopic fractionation
processes for medium and heavy ions acting in the solar wind. 相似文献
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The most recent chemical evolution models for D and 3He are reviewed and their results compared with the available data.Models in agreement with the major galactic observational constraints predict deuterium depletion from the Big Bang to the present epoch smaller than a factor of 3 and therefore do not allow for D/H primordial abundances larger than 5 × 10-5. Models predicting higher D consumption do not seem to be able to reproduce other observed features of our galaxy (e.g. SFR, abundances, abundance ratios and/or gradients of heavier elements, metallicity distribution of G-dwarfs).Observational and theoretical 3He abundances can be reconciled with each other if the majority of low mass stars experience in the red giant phase a deep mixing allowing the consumption of most of the 3He produced during core-hydrogen burning. 相似文献
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Sylvie Vauclair 《Space Science Reviews》1998,85(1-2):71-78
Element settling inside the Sun now becomes detectable from the comparison of the observed oscillation modes with the results
of the theoretical models. This settling is due, not only to gravitation, but also to thermal diffusion and radiative acceleration
(although this last effect is small compared to the two others). It leads to abundance variations of helium and heavy elements
of ≅ 10% below the convective zone. Although not observable from spectroscopy, such variations lead to non-negligible modifications
of the solar internal structure and evolution. Helioseismology is a powerful tool to detect such effects, and its positive
results represent a great success for the theory of stellar evolution. Meanwhile, evidences are obtained that the element
settling is slightly smoothed down, probably due to mild macroscopic motions below the convective zone. Additional observations
of the abundances of both 7Li and 3He lead to specific constraints on these particular motions.
This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. 相似文献
8.
R. A. Leske R. A. Mewaldt C. M. S. Cohen A. C. Cummings E. C. Stone M. E. Wiedenbeck T. T. von Rosenvinge 《Space Science Reviews》2007,130(1-4):335-340
Measurements below several MeV/nucleon from Wind/LEMT and ACE/ULEIS show that elements heavier than Zn (Z=30) can be enhanced by factors of ∼100 to 1000, depending on species, in 3He-rich solar energetic particle (SEP) events. Using the Solar Isotope Spectrometer (SIS) on ACE we find that even large SEP
(LSEP) shock-accelerated events at energies from ∼10 to >100 MeV/nucleon are often very iron rich and might contain admixtures
of flare seed material. Studies of ultra-heavy (UH) SEPs (with Z>30) above 10 MeV/nucleon can be used to test models of acceleration and abundance enhancements in both LSEP and 3He-rich events. We find that the long-term average composition for elements from Z=30 to 40 is similar to standard solar system values, but there is considerable event-to-event variability. Although most
of the UH fluence arrives during LSEP events, UH abundances are relatively more enhanced in 3He-rich events, with the (34<Z<40)/O ratio on average more than 50 times higher in 3He-rich events than in LSEP events. At energies >10 MeV/nucleon, the most extreme event in terms of UH composition detected
so far took place on 23 July 2004 and had a (34<Z<40)/O enhancement of ∼250–300 times the standard solar value. 相似文献
9.
This paper contains a summary of the topics treated in the working group on abundance variations in the solar atmosphere and
in the solar wind. The FIP bias (overabundance of particles with low First Ionization Potentials over photospheric abundances)
in coronal holes and coronal hole associated solar wind amounts to values between 1 and 2. The FIP bias in the slow solar
wind is typically a factor 4, consistent with optical observations in streamers. In order to distinguish between different
theoretical models which make an attempt to explain the FIP bias, some observable parameters must be provided. Unfortunately,
many models are deficient in this respect. In addition to FIP fractionation, gravitational settling of heavy elements has
been found in the core of long lived streamers. The so-called electron 'freeze in' temperatures derived from in situ observed
ionization states of minor ions in the fast wind are significantly higher than the electron temperatures derived from diagnostic
line ratios observed in polar coronal holes. The distinction between conditions in plumes and interplume lanes needs to be
further investigated. The 'freeze in' temperatures for the slow solar wind are consistent with the electron temperatures derived
for streamers.
This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. 相似文献
10.
Høg E. Pagel B.E.J. Portinari L. Thejll P.A. Macdonald J. Girardi L. 《Space Science Reviews》1998,84(1-2):115-126
The primordial helium abundance YP is important for cosmology and the ratio Y/Z of the changes relative to primordial abundances constrains models of stellar evolution. While the most accurate estimates of YP come from emission lines in extragalactic H II regions, they involve an extrapolation to zero metallicity which itself is closely tied up with the slope Y/Z. Recently certain systematic effects have come to light in this exercise which make it useful to have an independent estimate of Y/Z from fine structure in the main sequence of nearby stars. We derive such an estimate from Hipparcos data for stars with Z Z and find values between 2 and 3, which are consistent with stellar models, but still have a large uncertainty. 相似文献
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D. B. Reisenfeld D. S. Burnett R. H. Becker A. G. Grimberg V. S. Heber C. M. Hohenberg A. J. G. Jurewicz A. Meshik R. O. Pepin J. M. Raines D. J. Schlutter R. Wieler R. C. Wiens T. H. Zurbuchen 《Space Science Reviews》2007,130(1-4):79-86
Analysis of the Genesis samples is underway. Preliminary elemental abundances based on Genesis sample analyses are in good
agreement with in situ-measured elemental abundances made by ACE/SWICS during the Genesis collection period. Comparison of
these abundances with those of earlier solar cycles indicates that the solar wind composition is relatively stable between
cycles for a given type of flow. ACE/SWICS measurements for the Genesis collection period also show a continuum in compositional
variation as a function of velocity for the quasi-stationary flow that defies the simple binning of samples into their sources
of coronal hole (CH) and interstream (IS). 相似文献
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Hardi Peter 《Space Science Reviews》1998,85(1-2):253-260
Ionization-diffusion mechanisms to understand the first ionization potential (FIP) fractionation as observed in the solar
corona and the solar wind are reviewed. The enrichment of the low-FIP elements (<10 eV) compared to the high-FIP elements,
seen in e.g. slow and fast wind or polar plumes, is explained. The behaviour of the heavy noble gases becomes understandable.
The absolute fractionation, i.e. in relation to hydrogen, can be calculated and fits well to the measurements. The theoretical
velocity-dependence of the fractionation will with used to determine the velocities of the solar wind in the chromosphere.
This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. 相似文献
13.
The solar wind charge state and elemental compositions have been measured with the Solar Wind Ion Composition Spectrometers
(SWICS) on Ulysses and ACE for a combined period of about 25 years. This most extensive data set includes all varieties of
solar wind flows and extends over more than one solar cycle. With SWICS the abundances of all charge states of He, C, N, O,
Ne, Mg, Si, S, Ar and Fe can be reliably determined (when averaged over sufficiently long time periods) under any solar wind
flow conditions. Here we report on results of our detailed analysis of the elemental composition and ionization states of
the most unbiased solar wind from the polar coronal holes during solar minimum in 1994–1996, which includes new values for
the abundance S, Ca and Ar and a more accurate determination of the 20Ne abundance. We find that in the solar minimum polar coronal hole solar wind the average freezing-in temperature is ∼1.1×106 K, increasing slightly with the mass of the ion. Using an extrapolation method we derive photospheric abundances from solar
wind composition measurements. We suggest that our solar-wind-derived values should be used for the photospheric ratios of
Ne/Fe=1.26±0.28 and Ar/Fe=0.030±0.007. 相似文献
14.
The relation between the lithium abundance observed in Population II stars and the primordial abundance, is still an open question (see Cayrel and Duncan, this meeting). A few recent results are discussed. HIPPARCOS data show that the standard model of stellar evolution can explain the 6Li detection in HD 84937, suggesting a negligible depletion of 7Li. A slope in the Li/Teff relation for Pop II dwarfs and a spread of their Li abundance have been advocated, and both used as arguments in favor of Li depletion. The slope is not confirmed when two other independent temperature scales are used. The Li scatter around the plateau is hardly larger than the scatter predicted from determination errors. Hints from a scatter of Li in subgiants of the globular cluster M92 are not completely conclusive. The determination of more accurate Li abundances in the Pop II stars is an urgent but difficult task, requiring better model atmosphere (better convection treatment) and the help of observational data about Pop II stars (such as long base interferometry). 相似文献
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N. Werner F. Durret T. Ohashi S. Schindler R. P. C. Wiersma 《Space Science Reviews》2008,134(1-4):337-362
Because of their deep gravitational potential wells, clusters of galaxies retain all the metals produced by the stellar populations
of the member galaxies. Most of these metals reside in the hot plasma which dominates the baryon content of clusters. This
makes them excellent laboratories for the study of the nucleosynthesis and chemical enrichment history of the Universe. Here
we review the history, current possibilities and limitations of the abundance studies, and the present observational status
of X-ray measurements of the chemical composition of the intra-cluster medium. We summarise the latest progress in using the
abundance patterns in clusters to put constraints on theoretical models of supernovae and we show how cluster abundances provide
new insights into the star-formation history of the Universe. 相似文献
16.
Understanding properties of solar energetic particle (SEP) events associated with coronal mass ejections has been identified
as a key problem in solar-terrestrial physics. Although recent CME shock acceleration models are highly promising, detailed
agreement between theoretical predictions and observations has remained elusive. Recent observations from ACE have shown substantial
enrichments in the abundances of 3He and He+ ions which are extremely rare in the thermal solar wind plasma. Consequently, these ions act as tracers of their source material,
i.e.,
3He ions are flare suprathermals and He+ ions are interstellar pickup ions. The average heavy ion composition also exhibits unsystematic differences when compared
with the solar wind values, but correlates significantly with the ambient suprathermal material abundances. Taken together
these results provide compelling evidence that CME-driven shocks draw their source material from the ubiquitous but largely
unexplored suprathermal tail rather than from the more abundant solar wind peak. However, the suprathermal energy regime has
many more contributors and exhibits much larger variability than the solar wind, and as such needs to be investigated more
thoroughly. Answers to fundamental new questions regarding the preferred injection of the suprathermal ions, the spatial and
temporal dependence of the various sources, and the causes of their variability and their effects on the SEP properties are
needed to improve agreement between the simulations and observations. 相似文献
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The fundamental properties of 24 Galactic WN stars are determined from analyses of their optical, UV and IR spectra using sophisticated model atmosphere codes (Hillier, 1987, 1990). Terminal velocities, stellar luminosities, temperatures, mass loss rates and abundances of hydrogen, helium, carbon, nitrogen and oxygen are determined. Stellar parameters are derived using diagnostic lines and interstellar reddenings found from fitting theoretical continua to observed energy distributions.Our results confirm that the parameters of WN stars span a large range in temperature (T*=30–90,000 K), luminosity (log L*/L=4.8–5.9), mass loss (M=0.9–12×10–5 M yr–1) and terminal velocity (v
=630–3300 km s–1). Hydrogen abundances are determined, and found to be low in WNEw and WNEs stars (<15% by mass) and considerable in most WNL stars (1–50%). Metal abundances are also determined with the nitrogen content found to lie in the range N/He=1–5×10–3 (by number) for all subtypes, and C/N 0.02 in broad agreement with the predictions of Maeder (1991). Enhanced O/N and O/C is found for HD 104994 (WN3p) suggesting a peculiar evolutionary history. Our results suggest that single WNL+abs stars may represent an evolutionary stage immediately after the Of phase. Since some WNE stars exist with non-negligible hydrogen contents (e.g. WR136) evolution may proceed directly from WNL+abs to WNE in some cases, circumventing the luminous blue variable (LBV) or red supergiant (RSG) stage. 相似文献
18.
Evolution and composition of baryonic matter is influenced by the evolution of other forms of matter and energy in the universe.
At the time of primordial nucleosynthesis the universal expansion and thus the decrease of the density and temperature of
baryonic matter were controlled by leptons and photons. Non-baryonic dark matter initiated the formation of clusters and galaxies,
and to this day, dark matter largely determines the dynamics and geometries of these baryonic structures and indirectly influences
their chemical evolution. Chemical analyses and isotopic abundance measurements in the solar system established the composition
in the protosolar cloud (PSC). The abundances of nuclear species in the PSC led to the discovery of the magic numbers and
the nuclear shell model, and they allowed the identification of nucleosynthetic sites and processes. To this day, we know
the abundances of the ∼300 stable and long-lived nuclides infinitely better in the PSC than in any other sample of matter
in the universe. Thus, we know the exact composition of a Galactic sample of intermediate age, allowing us to check on theories
of Galactic evolution before and after the formation of the solar system. This paper specifically discusses the nucleosynthesis
in the early universe and the Galactic evolution during the last 5 Gyr. 相似文献
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R. A. Mewaldt C. M. S. Cohen G. M. Mason A. C. Cummings M. I. Desai R. A. Leske J. Raines E. C. Stone M. E. Wiedenbeck T. T. von Rosenvinge T. H. Zurbuchen 《Space Science Reviews》2007,130(1-4):207-219
Although the average composition of solar energetic particles (SEPs) and the bulk solar wind are similar in a number of ways,
there are key differences which imply that solar wind is not the principal seed population for SEPs accelerated by coronal
mass ejection (CME) driven shocks. This paper reviews these composition differences and considers the composition of other
possible seed populations, including coronal material, impulsive flare material, and interplanetary CME material. 相似文献
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The boron 2500 spectral region has been observed with the Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph (GHRS) of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in a new set of metal-poor stars and analyzed by spectrum synthesis technique, adopting the most recent model atmospheres. By taking into account the Li and Be abundances available from the literature for this same set of objects, the resulting patterns of their light elements abundances cannot be easily justified with the currently known stellar structure scenarios. The finding of real differences in the B content between stars with very similar stellar characteristics suggest that also production effects, rather than depletion and/or mixing only, should be taken into account as a possible and valuable explanation. 相似文献