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X-ray observations from Yohkoh of the energy release topologies in solar active regions

Conference · · American Astronomical Society, Bulletin; (United States)
OSTI ID:6613988
The Soft X-ray Telescope (SXT), on the Japanese solar satellite Yohkoh, with its high time (up to ms) and spatial resolution (up tp 2.5''), obtains images of the Sun in sufficient detail to enable us to study fast time changes and energy release processes in flares and active regions. Here we present SXT observations of several active regions obtained from February through April 1992. These images show a variety of morphological changes in the active region loop structures and their interaction within a time interval of 10 to 20 minutes. In particular, we will show examples of dramatic topological changes in the active regions accompanied by the reconfiguration of loop structures and brightness variations. These examples provide clear evidence of loop interaction and can be best interpreted as being due to magnetic reconnection. Implications of observations on coronal heating mechanisms will be discussed.
OSTI ID:
6613988
Report Number(s):
CONF-930189--
Conference Information:
Journal Name: American Astronomical Society, Bulletin; (United States) Journal Volume: 24:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English