Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2001-08-22
Astronomy and Astrophysics 377, 1068 (2001)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
13 pages, 12 figures; in press at Astronomy and Astrophysics (2001)
Scientific paper
10.1051/0004-6361:20011100
In Isliker et al. (2000b), an extended cellular automaton (X-CA) model for solar flares was introduced. In this model, the interpretation of the model's grid-variable is specified, and the magnetic field, the current, and an approximation to the electric field are yielded, all in a way that is consistent with Maxwell's and the MHD equations. Here, we reveal which relevant plasma physical processes are implemented by the X-CA model and in what form, and what global physical set-up is assumed by this model when it is in its natural state (SOC). The basic results are: (1) On large-scales, all variables show characteristic quasi-symmetries. (2) The global magnetic topology forms either (i) closed magnetic field lines, or (ii) an arcade of field lines above the bottom plane line, if the model is slightly modified. (3) In case of the magnetic topology (ii), loading can be interpreted as if there were a plasma which flows predominantly upwards, whereas in case of the magnetic topology (i), as if there were a plasma flow expanding from the neutral line. (4) The small-scale physics in the bursting phase represent localized diffusive processes. (5) The local diffusivity usually has a value which is effectively zero, and it turns locally to an anomalous value if a threshold is exceeded, whereby diffusion dominates the quiet evolution (loading). (6) Flares (avalanches) are accompanied by the appearance of localized, intense electric fields. (7) In a variant on the X-CA model, the magnitude of the current is used directly in the instability criterion. First results indicate that the SOC state persists. (8) The current-dissipation during flares is spatially fragmented into a large number of dissipative current-surfaces of varying sizes, which show a highly dynamic temporal evolution.
Anastasiadis Anastasios
Isliker Heinz
Vlahos Loukas
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