Magnetic Fields in Solar Prominences: A Review
Abstract
The development and regular use of magnetographs designed especially for observations of magnetic fields in prominences has sparked new theoretical interest in the structure of these solar objects. Several interesting new models for active prominence field structure have been proposed recently. Most of these models envision force-free magnetic fields in the prominences, and there is some evidence for helical magnetic fields in eruptive prominences. Helical structure is a characteristic of many force-free field models. However, Rust and Roy (1971) have had some success in fitting current-free fields to loop prominences, which are frequently observed in the hours immediately following a major flare. The implications of these observations are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0740580
Entities
People
- David M. Rust
Organizations
- Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories