Astronomy and Astrophysics · 2013 · 82 citations · 52 references
Natural SciencesPhysicsAstrophysicsElectromagnetismPlasma PhysicsHigh-energy Astrophysical SourcesMagnetohydrodynamicsPlasma AstrophysicsSolar CoronaSolar FlaresSolar X-ray EmissionBremsstrahlungBremsstrahlung EmissionCoronal LoopsCoronal MagnetohydrodynamicsCoronal Plasma DynamicsCoronal X-ray EmissionSolar Corona PhysicsSolar X-ray Flares
Context. Twisted coronal loops should be ubiquitous in the solar corona. Twisted magnetic fields contain excess magnetic energy, which can be released during magnetic reconnection, causing solar flares.
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