Coronal Active Region Loop Variability Observed with Hinode/EIS
Abstract
Using the Extreme Ultraviolet Spectrometer (EIS) on the Hinode spacecraft, we have studied the properties of active region loops along their length. Here, we present results of the variation of the temperature, density and filling factor with respect to height in the loop. In particular, we find differences in the electron density between loop footpoints that provide important constraints on models used to explain coronal loop heating.
- Publication:
-
American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #216
- Pub Date:
- May 2010
- Bibcode:
- 2010AAS...21640720B