Study of ribbon separation and magnetic reconnection rates

Wenbin Xie, Hongqi Zhang, Jun Lin, Haimin Wang

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Abstract

We study the correlation between the speed of two-ribbon separation and the magnetic flux density during the 2001 April 10 solar flare. A weak negative correlation is found between the ribbon separation speed (Vr ) and the longitudinal magnetic flux density (Bz ). In addition, we estimate the magnetic reconnection rate (Erec ). Along the flare ribbons, Erec fluctuates in the small range except near the HXR source. The localized enhancement of the reconnection rate corresponds to the position of the HXR source.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSolar and Astrophysical Dynamos and Magnetic Activity
EditorsAlexander G. Kosovichev, Elisabete de Gouveia Dal Pino, Yihua Yan
Pages585-586
Number of pages2
EditionS294
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
NumberS294
Volume8
ISSN (Print)1743-9213
ISSN (Electronic)1743-9221

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

Keywords

  • Solar activity
  • Solar flares
  • Solar magnetic fields

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