Brown, J. C. and Gray, N. (1994) Spatial fragmentation of solar flare plasma and beams. Space Science Reviews, 68, pp. 93-96. (doi: 10.1007/BF00749121)
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Abstract
The observational and theoretical arguments for spatial fragmentation of the bulk of the thermal and non-thermal components of solar flare plasma are summarised. Observational aspects considered include XUV filling factors, EUV centre to limb variations, andH α impact polarisation. Theoretical points addressed are the high flare inductance and beam/return current closure at the acceleration site. A high degree of beam/plasma filamentation implies strong transverse temperature gradients so that cross-field conduction must be included in energy transport modelling. Preliminary results are described for a simple two-component model.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Gray, Dr Norman |
| Authors: | Brown, J. C., and Gray, N. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Journal Name: | Space Science Reviews |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| ISSN: | 0038-6308 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1572-9672 |
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