Harra, L.K., Matthews, S., Culhane, J.L., Cheung, M.C.M., Kontar, E.P. and Hara, H. (2013) The location of non-thermal velocity in the early phases of large flares—revealing pre-eruption flux ropes. Astrophysical Journal, 774(2), p. 122. (doi: 10.1088/0004-637X/774/2/122)
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Abstract
Non-thermal velocity measurements of the solar atmosphere, particularly from UV and X-ray emission lines have demonstrated over the decades that this parameter is important in understanding the triggering of solar flares. Enhancements have often been observed before intensity enhancements are seen. However, until the launch of Hinode, it has been difficult to determine the spatial location of the enhancements to better understand the source region. The Hinode EUV Imaging Spectrometer has the spectral and spatial resolution to allow us to probe the early stages of flares in detail. We analyze four events, all of which are GOES M- or X-classification flares, and all are located toward the limb for ease of flare geometry interpretation. Three of the flares were eruptive and one was confined. In all events, pre-flare enhancement in non-thermal velocity at the base of the active region and its surroundings has been found. These enhancements seem to be consistent with the footpoints of the dimming regions, and hence may be highlighting the activation of a coronal flux rope for the three eruptive events. In addition, pre-flare enhancements in non-thermal velocity were found above the looptops for the three eruptive events.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Kontar, Professor Eduard |
| Authors: | Harra, L.K., Matthews, S., Culhane, J.L., Cheung, M.C.M., Kontar, E.P., and Hara, H. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Journal Name: | Astrophysical Journal |
| ISSN: | 0004-637X |
| ISSN (Online): | 1538-4357 |
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