Abstract The preflare structure, prior to two-ribbon flares, is thought to consist of magnetic field arcades. As a first approximation, the magnetic field is assumed to be invariant along the length of the arcade. The ideal MHD stability of such structures is studied using the energy method. The dense photosphere is simulated by line-typing the magnetic field and a discussion of boundary conditions is presented. Using the energy method, sufficient conditions for stability are obtained for certain magnetohydrostatic fields that also include the effect of gravity. Under certain circumstances, these conditions become necessary and sufficient. Some comments on resistive effects are mentioned.
The stability of magnetic fields relevant to two-ribbon flares
Advances in Space Research ; 4 , 7 ; 49-52
1984-01-01
4 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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