Physics of Flares: Analysis of Simultaneous H alpha and X-Ray Observations.
Abstract
The results of flare research supported by this contract are reviewed. From analyses of optical, x-ray and microwave observations, significant results bearing on the physics of flares were obtained in three areas: (1) flash phase of flares, (2) thermal phase of flares, and (3) magnetic field configuration and reconnection in flares. The results demonstrate the power of combined analysis of simultaneous high-resolution visible, microwave and x-ray observations for probing the physics of flares. With support from our continuing AFGL contract, we plan to further probe the physics of flares through analysis of many additional flares with high quality simultaneous optical, microwave and x-ray observations which will be obtained over the next few years through the maximum of the present cycle of solar activity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 30, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA084751
Entities
People
- H. Zirin
- R. L. Moore
Organizations
- California Institute of Technology