A Mechanism for Heating the Solar Corona

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Abstract:

The high temperatures measured in the solar corona are explained in terms of heating which results from the work done on the plasma by expanding magnetic flux. This theory, which invokes no wave deposition or ohmic heating processes, is consistent with the strongly magnetized, highly variable nature of the solar atmosphere.

Author(s):
Book, David L.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept.
Pagination:
0010

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-MR-4408
Monitor Series:
NASA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*HEATING, *PLASMA WAVES, *SOLAR CORONA, CHROMOSPHERE, COMPRESSION, DEPOSITION, ENERGY TRANSFER, HEAT FLUX, HIGH TEMPERATURE, MAGNETIC FIELDS, MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC WAVES, RADIANT FLUX DENSITY, SOLAR ATMOSPHERE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Astrophysics, Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics
Report Date:
1980 Dec 03