Physics of Solar Prominences: II—Magnetic Structure and Dynamics

Observations and models of solar prominences are reviewed. We focus on non-eruptive prominences, and describe recent progress in four areas of prominence research: (1) magnetic structure deduced from observations and models, (2) the dynamics of prominence plasmas (formation and flows), (3) Magneto-h...

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Published in:Space science reviews 2010-04, Vol.151 (4), p.333-399
Main Authors: Mackay, D. H., Karpen, J. T., Ballester, J. L., Schmieder, B., Aulanier, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Astrophysics and Astroparticles
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Magnetic fields
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Planetology
Space Exploration and Astronautics
Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics
Sun
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Summary:Observations and models of solar prominences are reviewed. We focus on non-eruptive prominences, and describe recent progress in four areas of prominence research: (1) magnetic structure deduced from observations and models, (2) the dynamics of prominence plasmas (formation and flows), (3) Magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) waves in prominences and (4) the formation and large-scale patterns of the filament channels in which prominences are located. Finally, several outstanding issues in prominence research are discussed, along with observations and models required to resolve them.
ISSN:0038-6308
1572-9672
DOI:10.1007/s11214-010-9628-0