Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10694992 | Advances in Space Research | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
I review what we have learned from RHESSI observations about flare suprathermal electron distributions and their evolution. Next, I present computations of the energy deposited by these suprathermal electrons in individual flares and compare this with the energy contained in the hot thermal plasma. I point out unsolved problems in deducing both suprathermal electron distributions and the energy content of the thermal plasma, and discuss possible solutions. Finally, I present evidence that electron acceleration is associated with magnetic reconnection in the corona.
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Authors
Gordon D. Holman,