How is molecular data being used to study gasses present in the sun?

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Henry Asbill · Accepted Answer

The solar chemical composition is a fundamental yardstick in astronomy. (see Ref. below)

Spectral absorption lines, which are elemental fingerprints found in the solar spectrum, are used in analyses of the chemical composition of the solar photospheric layer.

It is impossible to overstate the significance of having precise solar elemental abundances because "the solar chemical composition is a fundamental yardstick in astronomy, to which the elemental abundances of essentially all cosmic objects, be they planets, stars, nebulae, or galaxies, are anchored."

"Of course, the atomic and molecular line input data is a crucial component of any solar abundance analysis.”

The following link leads to a paper on "The chemical composition of the Sun" that contained the quotes mentioned above: https://tutor.hix.ai

This link will take you to "A Quantitative Analysis of the Solar Composition Problem": https://tutor.hix.ai

Lincoln Adams · Answer

undefined Through the use of spectroscopy, scientists can analyze the temperature and composition of solar gases to gain a better understanding of the properties and workings of the Sun.