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A model for quiescent solar prominences with normal polarity

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A class of 2-D models of solar quiescent prominences, with normal polarity, is presented. These represent an extension to the Kippenhahn-Schlüter model for which the prominence configuration matches smoothly onto an external non-potential coronal solution of a constant α field. Using typical prominence values a model is constructed which also matches the coronal conditions. It is found that the magnetic field component along the prominence influences the internal structure of the prominence. A simple extension to the basic models is indicated as a means of taking a lower boundary of the prominence and eliminating parasitic polarities in the photosphere.

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  1. A. W. Hood

    Present address: Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of St. Andrews, KY16 9SS, St. Andrews, Fife, U.K.

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  1. Max-Planck-Institut für Astrophysik, D-8046, Garching bei München, F.R.G.

    A. W. Hood & U. Anzer

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Hood, A.W., Anzer, U. A model for quiescent solar prominences with normal polarity. Sol Phys 126, 117–133 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00158302

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