Physics
Scientific paper
Aug 1985
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1985soph...98..281e&link_type=abstract
Solar Physics (ISSN 0038-0938), vol. 98, Aug. 1985, p. 281-291.
Physics
9
Atmospheric Heating, High Temperature Plasmas, Solar Flares, Electron Beams, Ohmic Dissipation, Particle Collisions
Scientific paper
The author solves the energy equation for the high-temperature (coronal) component of flare plasma for two models of energy input: (1) direct collisional heating by a beam of suprathermal electrons, and (2) ohmic heating by the beam neutralizing reverse current. He discusses the regimes where each case is applicable, and solves for the differential emission measure distribution of the coronal plasma in each case. `Scaling laws' between loop temperatures and injected electron fluxes are derived for both models; these are testable observationally through coordinated soft X-ray and hard X-ray observations, thus providing a method of discriminating between the two cases. The author also readdresses the question of the energetic importance of a return current which is below the instability threshold for generation of ion-acoustic plasma turbulence.
No associations
LandOfFree
The structure of high-temperature solar flare plasma in non-thermal flare models 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 The structure of high-temperature solar flare plasma in non-thermal flare models, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The structure of high-temperature solar flare plasma in non-thermal flare models will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1733598