Discovering the Solar Corona Luminosity Curve: Explained and Explored

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The discussion centers on determining the solar corona luminosity curve in relation to distance, noting that the corona can be observed up to 4 solar radii. The curve is described as approximately exponential, but the exact equation is sought. A reference to a figure from a specific document suggests a temperature range of about 1,500,000 K for the corona, indicating that the highest luminosity value could be ten times the lowest. The relationship between temperature and luminosity is highlighted using the equation L=4π(R^2)σ(T^4), leading to a conclusion that the difference in luminosity could be calculated by multiplying the lowest values by 10^4. Clarification on the accuracy of this approach is requested.
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I've been trying to find out what's the curve for the solar corona luminosity vs distance like.
I know that the corona can be practically observed up to 4 solar radii. I also found out that the curve is more or less exponential but I need the actuall equation of the curve.

Can anyone help me?
 
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Judging by that figure I assume that the difference in temperature (from the lowest to the highest value) for the corona is about 1 500 000 K (more or less), which means that the lowest value must be multiplied by 10 to reach the highest.
So, based on the equation that relates temperature and luminosity [L=4π(R^2)σ(T^4)] I guess the difference in luminosity (from the lowest to the highest value) can be found if we multiply the lowest values by 10^4.

Am I right?
 
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