Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
May 2001
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2001apj...553..429l&link_type=abstract
The Astrophysical Journal, Volume 553, Issue 1, pp. 429-439.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
33
Sun: Corona, Sun: Magnetic Fields, Sun: Uv Radiation, Sun: X-Rays, Gamma Rays
Scientific paper
X-ray bright points are among the simplest coronal structures hypothesized to be powered by magnetic reconnection. Their magnetic field appears to consist of a simple loop of field lines connecting positive to negative photospheric sources. Quantitative three-dimensional models of reconnection in this geometry are therefore expected to apply directly to X-ray bright points. We assemble a survey from archival Solar and Heliospheric Observatory data of 764 X-ray bright points (EUV Imaging Telescope) along with their associated photospheric magnetic fields (Solar Oscillation Imager/Michelson Doppler Imager). Measurements are made of each quantity relevant to the simple three-dimensional reconnection model. These data support several predictions of a magnetic reconnection model providing further evidence in favor of the hypothesis that magnetic reconnection supplies heating power to the quiet solar corona.
Kankelborg Charles C.
Longcope Dana Warfield
Nelson Jessica L.
Pevtsov Alexander
No associations
LandOfFree
Evidence of Separator Reconnection in a Survey of X-Ray Bright Points does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Evidence of Separator Reconnection in a Survey of X-Ray Bright Points, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Evidence of Separator Reconnection in a Survey of X-Ray Bright Points will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-924650