Effect of Opacity on the Solar Spectral Line of C I 165.7 nm by Escape Factor Treatment

Abstract

ABSTRACT In this article, we report that by using the intensity ratio of the (2-2) to (1-2) component of CI emission lines at about 165.7 nm, we determined the optical depth at the line center of the (2-2) component of CI emission lines by escape factor treatment. The optical depth at the line center of the (2-2) component is calculated to be 0.9998, which is a more reasonable value of solar spectral lines than the value that has been reported. The variation of the optical depth at the line center for different positions from the solar limb is discussed. Using the measured abundance of carbon and the results of ionization balance calculations, we estimate the electron density in the CI emitting region. The density of hydrogen is estimated in the CI emitting region by this method, and is testified to be a better value than the value that has been reported. This discussion will be significant in the analysis of opacity on the solar ultraviolet (UV) or extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) spectrum.