Magnetic diffusion in solar atmosphere produces measurable electric fields

The efficient release of magnetic energy in astrophysical plasmas, such as during solar flares, can in principle be achieved through magnetic diffusion, at a rate determined by the associated electric field. However, attempts at measuring electric fields in the solar atmosphere are scarce, and none...

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Main Authors: Anan, Tetsu, Casini, Roberto, Uitenbroek, Han, Schad, Thomas A., Socas-Navarro, Hector, Ichimoto, Kiyoshi, Jaeggli, Sarah A., Tiwari, Sanjiv K., Reep, Jeffrey W., Katsukawa, Yukio, Asai, Ayumi, Qiu, Jiong, Reardon, Kevin P., Tritschler, Alexandra, Wöger, Friedrich, Rimmele, Thomas R.
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704/525/870
Atmosphere
Brightening
Chromosphere
Circular polarization
Diffusion
Diffusion rate
Electric fields
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Magnetic fields
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Polarization
Quantitative research
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Solar atmosphere
Solar flares
Solar magnetic field
Space plasmas
title Magnetic diffusion in solar atmosphere produces measurable electric fields
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