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There is observational evidence of the presence of small-amplitude transverse magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves with a wide range of frequencies in the threads of solar prominences. It is believed that the waves are driven at the photosphere…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2021-06-09 Llorenc Melis , Roberto Soler , Jose Luis Ballester

We present numerical magnetohydrostatic solutions describing the gravitationally stratified, bulk equilibrium of cool, dense prominence plasma embedded in a near-potential coronal field. These solutions are calculated using the FINESSE…

Astrophysics · Physics 2019-08-19 G. J. D. Petrie , J. W. S. Blokland , R. Keppens

Solar prominences are formed by partially ionized plasma with inter-particle collision frequencies generally warranting magnetohydrodynamic treatment. In this work, we explore the dynamical impacts and observable signatures of two-fluid…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2021-02-17 B. Popescu Braileanu , V. S. Lukin , E. Khomenko , A. de Vicente

We review major achievements in our understanding of multiphase coronal plasma, where cool-dense and hot-tenuous matter coexists, brought about by advances in modeling and theory, inspired by observations. We give an overview of models that…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2025-10-30 Rony Keppens , Yuhao Zhou , Chun Xia

Recent observations by Hinode/SOT show that MHD waves and mass flows are simultaneously present in the fine structure of solar prominences. We investigate standing kink magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves in flowing prominence threads from a…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2015-05-28 Roberto Soler , Marcel Goossens

Prominences are partially ionized, magnetized plasmas embedded in the solar corona. Damped oscillations and propagating waves are commonly observed. These oscillations have been interpreted in terms of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves.…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2015-05-14 R. Soler , R. Oliver , J. L. Ballester

In this paper we present a numerical study of the time evolution of solar prominences embedded in sheared magnetic arcades. The prominence is represented by a density enhancement in a background stratified atmosphere and is connected to the…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2015-06-23 J. Terradas , R. Soler , M. Luna , R. Oliver , J. L. Ballester

Solar prominences are subject to both field-aligned (longitudinal) and transverse oscillatory motions, as evidenced by an increasing number of observations. Large-amplitude longitudinal motions provide valuable information on the geometry…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2016-09-28 M. Luna , A. J. Diaz , R. Oliver , J. Terradas , J. Karpen

The physical connection among and formation mechanisms of various components of the prominence-horn cavity system remain elusive. Here we present observations of such a system, focusing on a section of the prominence that rises and…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2016-08-31 Bing Wang , Yao Chen , Jie Fu , Bo Li , Xing Li , Wei Liu

We investigate the influence of the geometry of the solar filament magnetic structure on the large-amplitude longitudinal oscillations. A representative filament flux tube is modeled as composed of a cool thread centered in a dipped part…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2015-06-05 M. Luna , A. J. Díaz , J. Karpen

Given the difficulty in directly determining prominence physical parameters from observations, prominence seismology stands as an alternative method to probe the nature of these structures. We show recent examples of the application of…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2012-01-24 I. Arregui , J. L. Ballester , R. Oliver , R. Soler , J. Terradas

Solar prominences, intricate structures on the Sun's limb, have been a subject of fascination due to their thread-like features and dynamic behaviors. Utilizing data from the New Vacuum Solar Telescope (NVST), Chinese H_alpha Solar Explorer…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2024-04-05 Jincheng Wang , Dong Li , Chuan Li , Yijun Hou , Zhike Xue , Zhe Xu , Liheng Yang , Qiaoling Li

This present study deals with the dissipative instability that appears in a compressible partially ionised plasma slab embedded in a uniform magnetic field, modelling the state of the plasma in solar prominences. In the partially ionised…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2018-02-28 J. F. Mather , I. Ballai , R. Erdelyi

The effect of temperature inhomogeneity on the periods, their ratios (fundamental vs. first overtone), and the damping times of the standing slow modes in gravitationally stratified solar coronal loops are studied. The effects of optically…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2015-06-05 A. Abedini , H. Safari , S. Nasiri

Solar prominences represent large-scale condensations suspended against gravity within the solar atmosphere. The Rayleigh-Taylor (RT) instability is proposed to be one of the important fundamental processes leading to the generation of…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2023-04-19 Madhurjya Changmai , Jack M. Jenkins , J. -B. Durrive , Rony Keppens

We propose a model for solar prominences based on converging flow observed in the chromosphere and photosphere. In contrast with existing models we do not apply a shearing motion along the neutral line. Instead we assume that bipolar loops…

Astrophysics · Physics 2009-10-30 Jan Kuijpers

Quiescent solar prominence fine structures are typically modelled as density enhancements, called threads, which occupy a fraction of a longer magnetic flux tube. The profile of the mass density along the magnetic field is however unknown…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2015-05-14 I. Arregui , R. Soler

Several models have been proposed to explain the formation of solar prominences, among which the evaporation--condensation model and the direct injection model are the most popular ones. In our previous study we proposed to unify these two…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2025-08-22 C. J. Huang , Y. W. Ni , J. H. Guo , P. F. Chen

Context: Magnetohydrodynamic thermal modes may play an important role in the formation, plasma condensation, and evolution of solar prominences. Unstable thermal modes due to unbalance between radiative losses and heating can lead to rapid…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2015-06-03 Roberto Soler , Jose Luis Ballester , Susanna Parenti

Observations of solar prominences reveal a complex, dynamic flow field within them. The flow field within quiescent prominences is characterized by long ``threads'' and dark ``bubbles'' that fall and rise (respectively) in a thin sheet. The…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2012-01-23 Neal Hurlburt , Thomas Berger