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Radiative Transfer in NLTE Model Atmospheres

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Numerical Methods in Multidimensional Radiative Transfer

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The method of a simultaneous solution of the spherically symmetric radiative transfer equation together with other basic equations of NLTE model stellar atmospheres (radiative equilibrium, hydrostatic equilibrium, statistical equilibrium, optical depth) is described.

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  1. Astronomický ústav AV ČR, CZ 251 65, Ondřejov, Czech Republic

    Jiří Kubát

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Kubát, J. (2009). Radiative Transfer in NLTE Model Atmospheres. In: Kanschat, G., Meinköhn, E., Rannacher, R., Wehrse, R. (eds) Numerical Methods in Multidimensional Radiative Transfer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85369-5_10

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