54. Data-Driven MHD Modeling of a Flux-Emerging Active Region Leading to Solar Eruption

Contributed by Chaowei Jiang. Posted on May 25, 2016

A realistic MHD simulation driven directly by SDO/HMI vector magnetograms reproduced a solar eruption in a non-potential flux-emerging active region.

49. Structure, Stability, and Evolution of Magnetic Flux Ropes from the Perspective of Magnetic Twist

Contributed by Rui Liu. Posted on March 13, 2016

The magnetic twist of a flux rope is carefully calculated for an active region model. The flux rope is close to the threshold of helical kink instability and has powered a series of eruptions.

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54. Data-Driven MHD Modeling of a Flux-Emerging Active Region Leading to Solar Eruption

49. Structure, Stability, and Evolution of Magnetic Flux Ropes from the Perspective of Magnetic Twist