Detection of the Neupert Effect in the Corona of an RS CVn Binary System by XMM-Newton and the VLA

Abstract

The RS CVn-type binary $\sigma$ Geminorum was observed during a large, long-duration flare simultaneously with {\it XMM-Newton} and the VLA. The light curves show a characteristic time dependence that is compatible with the Neupert effect observed in solar flares: The time derivative of the X-ray light curve resembles the radio light curve. This observation can be interpreted in terms of a standard flare scenario in which accelerated coronal electrons reach the chromosphere where they heat the cool plasma and induce chromospheric evaporation. Such a scenario can only hold if the amount of energy in the fast electrons is sufficient to explain the X-ray radiative losses. We present a plausibility analysis that supports the chromospheric evaporation model.

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