scholarly journals Statistical Properties of Magnetic Separators in Model Active Regions

2000 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 443-444
Author(s):  
B. T. Welsch ◽  
D. W. Longcope
Keyword(s):  
Active Region ◽  
Solar Corona ◽  
Magnetic Reconnection ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Magnetic Charge ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Field Lines ◽  
Charge Topology

“Transient brightenings” (or “microflares”) regularly deposit 1027 ergs of energy in the solar corona, and account for perhaps 20% of the active corona's power (Shimizu 1995). We assume these events correspond to episodes of magnetic reconnection along magnetic separators in the solar corona. Using the techniques of magnetic charge topology, we model active region fields as arising from normally distributed collections of “magnetic charges”, point-like sources/sinks of flux (or field lines). Here, we present statistically determined separator (X-ray loop) lengths, derived from first principles. We are in the process of statistical calculations of heating rates due to reconnection events along many separators.

scholarly journals Relating magnetic reconnection to coronal heating

2015 ◽  
Vol 373 (2042) ◽  
pp. 20140263 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. W. Longcope ◽  
L. A. Tarr
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Solar Corona ◽  
Magnetic Reconnection ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Coronal Heating ◽  
Flux Emergence ◽  
Coronal Magnetic Fields ◽  
Field Lines ◽  
A Current

It is clear that the solar corona is being heated and that coronal magnetic fields undergo reconnection all the time. Here we attempt to show that these two facts are related—i.e. coronal reconnection generates heat. This attempt must address the fact that topological change of field lines does not automatically generate heat. We present one case of flux emergence where we have measured the rate of coronal magnetic reconnection and the rate of energy dissipation in the corona. The ratio of these two, , is a current comparable to the amount of current expected to flow along the boundary separating the emerged flux from the pre-existing flux overlying it. We can generalize this relation to the overall corona in quiet Sun or in active regions. Doing so yields estimates for the contribution to coronal heating from magnetic reconnection. These estimated rates are comparable to the amount required to maintain the corona at its observed temperature.

scholarly journals Time Variations in Coronal Active Regions

1975 ◽  
Vol 68 ◽  
pp. 103-103
Author(s):  
A. S. Krieger ◽  
R. C. Chase ◽  
M. Gerassimenko ◽  
S. W. Kahler ◽  
A. F. Timothy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Region ◽  
Potential Field ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Field Approximation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Evolutionary Changes ◽  
Potential Component ◽  
Time Variations ◽  
Field Lines

SummaryThe AS&E X-ray telescope experiment on Skylab has obtained images of the solar X-ray corona with a variety of time resolutions ranging from 21/2 s to the regular 12 ± 2 h synoptic observation rate. The form and brightness of coronal active region structures are seen to vary on time scales ranging from seconds, for flare associated changes, to several solar rotations for long term evolution of the regions. The extrapolation of photospheric magnetic fields into the corona, using the potential field approximation, results in a good morphological agreement between the form of the computed coronal field lines and the structure of many of the active regions observed. Thus, in general, the coronal active region structures follow potential field lines and the long term evolutionary changes can be explained on the basis of the spreading of the fields. Short term changes in active region structure frequently take the form of selective brightening or dimming of pre-existing loops due to changes in the pressure of the emitting coronal plasma. In these cases, variations in the non-potential component of the coronal fields supporting and containing the plasma are implied.

scholarly journals The solar corona above active regions: a comparison of extreme ultraviolet line emission with radio emission

1968 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 404-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Werner M. Neupert
Keyword(s):  
Active Region ◽  
Radio Emission ◽  
Solar Corona ◽  
Extreme Ultraviolet ◽  
Line Emission ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Line Radiation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Spot Group

The observations of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) emission lines of Feix through Fe XVI made by OSO-I have been applied to a study of the solar corona above active regions. Ultraviolet and radio emission are determined for several levels of activity classified according to the type of sunspot group associated with the active region. Both radio emission and line radiation from Fe XVI, the highest stage of ionization of Fe observed, are observed to increase rapidly with the onset of activity and are most intense over an E spot group early in the lifetime of the active region. As activity diminishes, radiation from Fe XV and Fe XIV becomes relatively more prominent. Preliminary X-ray data from OSO-III obtained during a flare are introduced. These indicate that radiation from the highest stage of iron thus far observed, Fe XXV, reaches a maximum first in an X-ray burst and that maxima in lower stages of ionization follow, with delays from 2 to 15 min.

A Discussion on the physics of the solar atmosphere - Spectroscopic studies of the solar corona at x-ray wavelengths

1976 ◽  
Vol 281 (1304) ◽  
pp. 383-390 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Solar Corona ◽  
Spatial Variation ◽  
Resonance Line ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Resonance Scattering ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Forbidden Transitions

The spatial distribution of the emission in several X-ray lines is discussed with emphasis on temperature dependence and association with active regions. New results are presented for the trio of helium-like O vii lines which demonstrate (1) a spatial variation in the density dependent forbidden to intersystem line ratio, and (2) a strong spatial variation in the intensity of the O vii resonance line relative to the optically forbidden transitions. The second effect appears to be caused by resonance scattering by material in the line of sight.

scholarly journals Dynamic Events in the X-Ray Corona (A Progress Report from the AS&E X-ray Telescope on Skylab)

1974 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 501-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. S. Vaiana ◽  
A. S. Krieger ◽  
J. K. Silk ◽  
A. F. Timothy ◽  
R. C. Chase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Region ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Loop Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dynamic Events ◽  
Coronal Bright Points ◽  
Coronal Activity ◽  
East Limb ◽  
Coronal Structures

Data obtained by the AS&E X-ray Telescope Experiment during the first Skylab mission have revealed a variety of temporal changes in both the form and brightness of coronal structures. Dynamical changes have been noted in active regions, in large scale coronal structures, and in coronal bright points. The coronal activity accompanying a series of Hα flares and prominence activity between 0800 and 1600 UT on 10 June 1973 in active region 137 (NOAA) at the east limb is shown in Figure 1. It is characterized by increases in the brightness and temperature of active region loops and a dramatic change in the shape and brightness of a loop structure. Figure 2 shows the reconfiguration of an apparent polar crown filament cavity between 1923 UT on 12 June 1973 and 1537 UT on 13 June 1973. A ridge of emitting material which attains a peak brightness at least four times that of the surrounding coronal structures appears within the cavity during the course of the event. Typical X-ray photographs with filters passing relatively soft X-ray wavelengths (3–32, 44–54 Å) show 90 to 100 X-ray bright points (Vaiana et al., 1973). On twelve occasions in the data from the first mission, such bright points were seen to increase in intensity by two orders of magnitude in less than 4 min. Such an event is shown in Figure 3.

scholarly journals Chronology of Formation of Solar Radio Burst Types III and V Associated with Solar Flare Phenomenon on 19th September 2011

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 32-42
Author(s):  
Zety Sharizat Hamidi ◽  
N.N.M. Shariff
Keyword(s):  
Active Region ◽  
Solar Flare ◽  
Solar Radio ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Radio Flux ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Type Iii ◽  
Solar Bursts ◽  
Type V

The formation of two different solar bursts, type III and V in one solar flare event is presented. Both bursts are found on 19th September 2011 associated with C-class flares on active region 1295. From the observation, we believed that the mechanism of evolution the bursts play an important role in the event. It is found that type V burst appeared in five minutes after type III. There are a few active regions on the solar disk but most are magnetically simple and have remained rather quiet. An interpretation of this new result depends critically on the number of sunspots and the role of active region 1295. Sunspot number is increased up to 144 with seven sunspots can be observed. During that event, the speed of solar wind exceeds 433.8 km/second with 2.0 g/cm3 density of protons in the solar corona. Currently, radio flux is also high up to 150 SFU. The solar flare type C6 is continuously being observed in the X-ray region for 24 hours since 1541 UT and a maximum C1 is detected on 1847 UT. Although the sources of both bursts are same, the direction and ejection explode differently. It is believed that the ejection of particles in a type III burst is higher than solar burst type V.

scholarly journals The Evolution of Unstable 'Beta-Gamma' Magnetic Fields of Active Region AR 2222

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
Zety Sharizat Hamidi ◽  
S.N.U. Sabri ◽  
N.N.M. Shariff ◽  
C. Monstein
Keyword(s):  
Active Region ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Solar Corona ◽  
Solar Flares ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Group Type ◽  
Solar Burst ◽  
Type Iv ◽  
Fine Structures ◽  
Using Data

This event allows us to investigate how plasma–magnetic field interactions in the solar corona can produce suprathermal electron populations over periods from tens of minutes to several hours, and the interactions of wave-particle and wave-wave lead to characteristic fine structures of the emission. An intense and broad solar radio burst type IV was recorded by CALLISTO spectrometer from 240-360 MHz. Using data from a the KRIM observatory, we aim to provide a comprehensive description of the synopsis formation and dynamics of a a single solar burst type IV event due to active region AR2222. For five minutes, the event exhibited strong pulsations on various time scales and “broad patterns” with a formation of a group type III solar burst. AR 2222 remained the most active region, producing a number of minor C-Class solar flares. The speed of the solar wind also exceeds 370.8 km/second with 10.2 g/cm3 density of proton in the solar corona. The radio flux also shows 171 SFU. Besides, there are 3 active regions, AR2217, AR2219 and AR2222 potentially pose a threat for M-class solar flares. Active region AR2222 have unstable 'beta-gamma' magnetic fields that harbor energy for M-class flares. As a conclusion, we believed that Sun’s activities more active in order to achieve solar maximum cycle at the end of 2014.

scholarly journals Very Large Array (VLA) Observations of Solar Active Regions

1980 ◽  
Vol 86 ◽  
pp. 109-117
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Lang ◽  
Robert F. Willson
Keyword(s):  
Active Region ◽  
Solar Corona ◽  
Circular Polarization ◽  
Zeeman Effect ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Large Array ◽  
Magnetic Dipoles ◽  
Very Large Array ◽  
Magnetic Structures ◽  
Brightness Temperatures

Very Large Array (VLA) synthesis maps of the total intensity and the circular polarization of three active regions at 6 cm wavelength are presented. The radiation from each active region is dominated by a few intense cores with angular sizes of ~ 0.5′, brightness temperatures of ~ 106 K, and degrees of circular polarization of 30 to 90%. Some of the core sources within a given active region exhibit opposite senses of circular polarization, suggesting the feet of magnetic dipoles, and the high brightness temperatures suggest that these magnetic structures belong to the low solar corona. We also present comparisons between our VLA maps of circular polarization and Zeeman effect magnetograms of the lower lying photosphere. There is an excellent correlation between the magnetic structures inferred by the two methods, indicating that synthesis maps of circular polarization at 6 cm can be used to delineate magnetic structures in the low solar corona.

Formation of solar coronal loops through magnetic reconnection in an emerging active region

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenyong Hou ◽  
Hui Tian ◽  
Hechao Chen ◽  
Xiaoshuai Zhu ◽  
Jiansen He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Reconnection ◽  
Current Sheet ◽  
Emission Measure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Transverse Field ◽  
Power Spectral Analysis ◽  
Active Regions ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Coronal Loops ◽  
Field Lines

<p>Coronal loops are building blocks of solar active regions (ARs). However, their formation is not well understood. Here we present direct observational evidence for the formation of coronal loops through magnetic reconnection as new magnetic fluxes emerge to the solar atmosphere. Observations in the EUV passbands of SDO/AIA clearly show the newly formed loops following magnetic reconnection within a vertical current sheet. Formation of the loops is also seen in the Hα images taken by NVST. The SDO/HMI observations show that a positive-polarity flux concentration moves toward a negative-polarity one with a speed of ~0.5 km s<sup>-1</sup> before the apparent formation of coronal loops. During the formation of coronal loops, we found signatures of flux cancellation and subsequent enhancement of the transverse field between the two polarities. We have reconstructed the three-dimensional magnetic field structure through a magnetohydrostatic model, which shows field lines consistent with the loops in AIA images. Numerous bright blobs with a width of ~1.5 Mm appear intermittently in the current sheet and move upward with apparent velocities of ~80 km s<sup>-1</sup>. We have also identified plasma blobs moving to the footpoints of the newly formed large loops, with apparent velocities ranging from 30 to 50 km s<sup>-1</sup>. A differential emission measure analysis shows that the temperature, emission measure and density of the bright blobs are 2.5-3.5 MK, 1.1-2.3×10<sup>28</sup> cm<sup>-5</sup> and 8.9-12.9×10<sup>9</sup> cm<sup>-3</sup>, respectively. Power spectral analysis of these blobs indicates that the magnetic reconnection is inconsistent with the turbulent reconnection scenario.</p>

scholarly journals Observations of X-Ray Jets Using Yohkoh Soft X-Ray Telescope

1993 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 343-346
Author(s):  
K. Shibata ◽  
Y. Ishido ◽  
L. Acton ◽  
K. Strong ◽  
T. Hirayama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Kinetic Energy ◽  
Solar Corona ◽  
Magnetic Reconnection ◽  
Typical Size ◽  
X Ray

AbstractTime series of SXT (Soft X-ray Telescope) images have revealed many jet-like features in the solar corona. Typical size of the “jet” is 5 × 103 – 4 × 105 km, the typical projected velocity is 30 – 300 km/s, and the kinetic energy estimated to be 1025 – 1028 erg. Many of the jets are associated with flare-like bright points or sub-flares. Three typical examples are discussed, including an X-ray jet identified with an Hα surge. It is suggested that magnetic reconnection is one of the possible mechanisms to produce these X-ray jets.

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