Energy equilibrium in a coronal magnetic loop

Details Energy equilibrium in a coronal magnetic loop Energy equilibrium in a coronal magnetic loop

Sep 1993

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993ap%26ss.207...55c&link_type=abstract

Astrophysics and Space Science (ISSN 0004-640X), vol. 207, no. 1, p. 55-82

Computer Science

Numerical Analysis

1

Coronal Loops, Energy Transfer, Solar Magnetic Field, Temperature Distribution, Thermodynamic Equilibrium, Conductive Heat Transfer, Numerical Analysis, Pressure Dependence, Radiative Heat Transfer

Scientific paper

Temperature distribution in the cylindrically symmetric coronal magnetic loop, (1) with constant pressure and (2) with the pressure varying along the radial distance, of the (a) hotter apex and (b) cooler apex than base is investigated analytically by considering the equilibrium between the heat conduction and radiation loss. If the temperature of the loop does not lie within one of the specified temperature ranges, then the distribution is calculated numerically. The effect of the inclusion of heating due to an external source is studied and found that it increases the length of the loop. On the basis of the observed phenomenon, that the magnetic field varies along the loop, the temperature distribution in the loop is investigated for the loop-geometries proposed by Antiochos and Sturrock (1976). It is concluded that for the larger compression in the area of cross section, the height of the loop decreases. Present investigation shows that no loop with equal apex and base temperatures can exist, but a small variation between the two temperatures supports the existence of the loop, which can be observed in nature.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Energy equilibrium in a coronal magnetic loop 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 Energy equilibrium in a coronal magnetic loop, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Energy equilibrium in a coronal magnetic loop will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1559996