Abstract:
Solar prominence research critically relies on the Cartesian coordinate system, providing a
framework for mapping prominence features, tracking their evolution, analyzing their motion, and
comparing observations with theoretical models. This study utilized a three-dimensional Cartesian
system to investigate prominence dynamics, specifically tracking the motion of plasma knots. A
key finding was the observation of a significant acceleration phase immediately prior to eruption,
strongly supporting the hypothesis of magnetic reconnection as the primary driver of this
phenomenon. This observed pre-eruption acceleration, coupled with the analysis of plasma knot
trajectories within the 3D Cartesian framework, allowed for a more precise determination of the
reconnection site and the energy release rate. These findings have significant implications for
improving space weather forecasting models, particularly those related to predicting coronal mass
ejections and their potential impact on Earth's magnetosphere.
