Investigating Pre-eruptive Magnetic Properties at the Footprints of Erupting Magnetic Flux Ropes

Author:

Wang WensiORCID,Qiu JiongORCID,Liu RuiORCID,Zhu ChunmingORCID,Yang Kai E.ORCID,Hu QiangORCID,Wang YumingORCID

Abstract

Abstract It is well established that solar eruptions are powered by free magnetic energy stored in the current-carrying magnetic field in the corona. It has also been generally accepted that magnetic flux ropes (MFRs) are a critical component of many coronal mass ejections. What remains controversial is whether MFRs are present well before the eruption. Our aim is to identify progenitors of MFRs, and investigate pre-eruptive magnetic properties associated with these progenitors. Here we analyze 28 MFRs erupting within 45° from the disk center from 2010 to 2015. All MFRs’ feet are well identified by conjugate coronal dimmings. We then calculate the magnetic properties at the feet of the MFRs, prior to their eruptions, using Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager vector magnetograms. Our results show that only 8 erupting MFRs are associated with significant nonneutralized electric currents, 4 of which also exhibit pre-eruptive dimmings at the footprints. Twist and current distributions are asymmetric at the two feet of these MFRs. The presence of pre-eruption dimmings associated with nonneutralized currents suggests the preexisting MFRs. Furthermore, the evolution of conjugate dimmings and electric currents within the footprints can provide clues about the internal structure of MFRs and their formation mechanism.

Funder

National Natural Science Foundation of China

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

Strategic Priority Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

MOE ∣ Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

Publisher

American Astronomical Society

Subject

Space and Planetary Science,Astronomy and Astrophysics

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