New perspectives in flare models and theories
Abstract
Solar flares are understood as a process of explosive liberation of magnetic energy, coming after a slow phase of energy build up. This review first discusses the slow evolution and the instabilities of magnetic equilibria. Then the energy release mechanisms, particularly the magnetic field reconnection, are discussed. Lastly the flare models proposed so far are reviewed.
- Publication:
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Advances in Space Research
- Pub Date:
- 1991
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1991AdSpR..11e..17S
- Keywords:
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- Magnetic Field Reconnection;
- Magnetohydrodynamic Stability;
- Solar Corona;
- Solar Flares;
- Magnetohydrodynamic Waves;
- Solar Atmosphere;
- Solar Magnetic Field;
- Solar Wind;
- Solar Physics