Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jan 1983
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1983apj...264..648z&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 264, Jan. 15, 1983, p. 648-659.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
59
Gamma Ray Astronomy, Magnetoionics, Particle Acceleration, Solar Corona, Solar Flares, Solar Magnetic Field, Energetic Particles, Energy Dissipation, Loops
Scientific paper
Gamma-ray emission from solar flares is generally believed to be produced by nuclear reactions between energetic ions and ambient material in the lower solar atmosphere. We consider the propagation of flare accelerated ions from the corona to the lower atmosphere, taking into account the mirror force on the particles due to the increase of the magnetic field strength with depth. We show that for reasonable models of the magnetic field structure, the mirror force constrains all but a narrow loss cone of particles from penetrating promptly to the lower atmosphere. This has observation consequences for the intensity and time profile of the γ-ray emission, and it could affect inferences about the timing and nature of the acceleration mechanism of flare accelerated particles.
Haber Deborah A.
Zweibel Ellen G.
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