Paper Title:
A 3D Line-Tied Model of an Erupting Flux Rope

Author List:
Isenberg, P. A. and Forbes, T. G.

Abstract:
We will present and discuss our new analytical 3D line-tied model of an
evolving coronal flux rope which exhibits an ideal loss of equilibrium.
The model is based on the equilibrium configuration of Titov and
DC)moulin (1999), with a more accurate application of line-tied
conditions at the photospheric boundary, allowing for the treatment of
eruptive behavior.  Such a catastrophic loss of equilibrium can lead to
rapid rise of the flux rope, triggering reconnection at the
quasi-separatrix surfaces, and the manifestation of various CME
properties.