The Double Inverse Polarity Paradigm|The Sign of Magnetic Fields in Quiescent Prominences
Abstract
A model is presented for the origin of inverse polarity magnetic fields in the perpendicular as well as in the axial direction of quiescent prominences. The model is based on the presence of a discrete coronal arcade structure where magnetic separating surfaces can be identified. On the crossing of these separating surfaces magnetic reconnection driven by photospheric shear and converging motions can create the observed field direction in quiescent prominences.
- Publication:
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Solar Physics
- Pub Date:
- December 1996
- DOI:
- 10.1007/BF00190611
- Bibcode:
- 1996SoPh..169..349K
- Keywords:
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- Magnetic Field;
- Axial Direction;
- Magnetic Reconnection;
- Field Direction;
- Polarity Magnetic Field