Fig. 3: The apparent slipping motion of a selected kernel.
From: Observation of super-Alfvénic slippage of reconnecting magnetic field lines on the Sun
a–d, The kernel motion along the ribbon observed in SJI 1,330 Å LRR(2) images as time increases from 06:17:29.23 (a) to 06:17:31.11 (b) to 06:17:32.95 (c) to 06:17:34.92 (d). Solid blue arrows denote the location of the kernel front along the direction of motion, while dashed arrows show its location in the last SJI image. The cut used to study the kernel motions along the ribbon (Results) is shown as a red curve (with distance indicated), and the cut width is denoted by thin red lines. e, The same region observed by AIA 131 Å, detailing hot flare loops emanating from kernels. f, A cartoon providing a simplified description of the kernel motion and emission as a consequence of the slipping reconnection. LRR(2), LRR method applied to two images in a sequence.
