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Fine-Scale Features of the Sun's Atmosphere: Spicules and JetsWe present an overview of fine-scale features in the Sun’s atmosphere, with a focus on spicules and jets. We consider older and newer observations and theories for chromospheric spicules and coronal jets. We also consider the connection between these features and some other solar atmospheric phenomena. We then discuss the possibility that there is a continuum of jet-like features ranging from spicules to large-scale CME-producing eruptions, all driven by similar magnetic processes operating on differing corresponding size scales. Future observational and theoretical studies will help clarify further the nature of these solar events, and elucidate possible connections between them.
Document ID
20190032248
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Book Chapter
Authors
Sterling, Alphonse C.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
October 24, 2019
Publication Date
October 22, 2019
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Report/Patent Number
MSFC-E-DAA-TN68065
Report Number: MSFC-E-DAA-TN68065
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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