On a probable model of solar flares based on an `avalanche' of self-organized criticality with energy and matter transport by magnetohydrodynamic solitons
Abstract
The problem of energy transport by magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) solitons to the local region of a solar flare is considered within the framework of a new concept on the nature of solar flares as an effect of the unloading of matter and energy under self-organized criticality. The high-resolution observations (±1?) by the TRACE spacecraft are used. The characteristics of the small-scale discrete flare elements are shown to correspond to the properties of MHD solitons. Therefore, the above-mentioned concept represents conclusive evidence of the fractal-cluster structure of the solar magnetized plasma.
- Publication:
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Astronomical and Astrophysical Transactions
- Pub Date:
- February 2005
- DOI:
- 10.1080/10556790500093219
- Bibcode:
- 2005A&AT...24...25M
- Keywords:
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- Fractals on the Sun;
- Self-organized criticality;
- Magnetohydrodynamic soliton;
- Solar flares