What Processes can Damp Waves in Quiescent Prominences ?
Abstract
We discuss the possible non-ideal mechanisms acting in quiescent prominences within the context of linear compressional wave damping. The results show that the predominant damping mechanism is thermal radition provided prominences are optically thin. Waves can damp due to thermal conduction provided they have short wavelengths.
- Publication:
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AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- December 2005
- Bibcode:
- 2005AGUFMSH53A1240B
- Keywords:
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- 7531 Prominence eruptions;
- 7836 MHD waves and instabilities (2149;
- 2752;
- 6050)