Flux ropes fr ApJ
Evolution of an X-ray emitting flare on the Sun. Top: Simulated magnetic field lines (color) with polarities show in gray scale (dark = negative; light = positive). Center: simulated current evolution simultaneous with magnetic field changes above, (dark = more intense). Bottom: 2007 Hinode X-ray telescope observations of an eruptive loop like feature linked with a double-J (sigmoid) electrical current pattern