Future Prospects for Solar EUV and Soft X-ray Spectroscopy Missions [SSA]

http://arxiv.org/abs/2102.02943


Future prospects for solar spectroscopy missions operating in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and soft X-ray (SXR) wavelength ranges, 1.2-1600 A, are discussed. NASA is the major funder of Solar Physics missions, and brief summaries of the opportunities for mission development under NASA are given. The methods of observing the Sun in the two wavelength ranges are summarized with a particular focus on imaging spectroscopy techniques. The major spectral features in the EUV and SXR regions are identified, and then the upcoming instruments and concepts are summarized. The instruments range from large spectrometers on dedicated missions, to tiny, low-cost CubeSats launched through rideshare opportunities.

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P. Young
Mon, 8 Feb 21
15/46

Comments: Submitted to Frontiers issue on Solar Instrumentation. Comments are welcome!