Diagnostic and observations of quiescent and

TitleDiagnostic and observations of quiescent and
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication1997
AuthorsVial, J.-C., Gontikakis C., Bocchialini K., and Gouttebroze P.
Conference NameIAU Joint Discussion
Abstract

We present a new diagnostic tool for investigating the plasma conditions in a moving structure in the solar corona, such as an eruptive filament or prominence. It relies on NLTE radiative transfer calculations and the signatures of outward directed velocities on Lyman and Balmer lines profiles. Preliminary observations with SUMER on SOHO are discussed.