High-resolution Observation of Minifilament Eruptions near a Coronal Hole Boundary and Their Response in the Solar Corona

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Abstract

We investigated minifilament (MF) eruptions (MFEs) near coronal hole (CH) boundaries to explore their role in coronal dynamics and their potential contributions to the solar wind. Using high-resolution Hα images from the 1.6 m Goode Solar Telescope at Big Bear Solar Observatory and Atmospheric Imaging Assembly 193 Å extreme ultraviolet (EUV) data from Solar Dynamics Observatory, we analyzed 28 MFE events over 7.5 hr of observation spanning 5 days. The three largest MF eruptions triggered distinct coronal responses: two consecutive MFEs produced a small-scale eruptive coronal ejection, while the other generated a jetlike brightening. Furthermore, the 25 smaller-scale MFEs were associated with localized brightenings in coronal bright points. These findings suggest that MFs play a significant role in transferring mass and magnetic flux to the corona, particularly within CH regions. We found a certain trend that the size of MFEs is correlated with the EUV emissions. In addition, we observed magnetic flux cancellation associated with MFEs. However, except for a few of the largest MFEs, quantitative analysis of magnetic field evolution is beyond the capability of the data. These results underscore the importance of MFEs in the dynamic coupling between the chromosphere and corona, highlighting their potential role in shaping heliospheric structures.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number77
JournalAstrophysical Journal
Volume990
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2025

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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