Magnetoatmospheric oscillations in sunspot umbrae

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

13

Solar Atmosphere, Solar Magnetic Field, Solar Oscillations, Sunspots, Atmospheric Models, Kinetic Energy, Linear Equations, Magnetic Field Configurations, Photosphere, Solar Temperature

Scientific paper

The nature of umbral oscillations is investigated using an empirical model for the sunspot umbra, based on the model of Maltby et al. (1986). Approximating the sunspot as a thick flux tube of circular cross section, the axisymmetric normal modes of magnetoatmospheric waves were determined, and a diagnostic diagram was generated for different field strengths. The diagram shows the existence of 'avoided crossings' in the solution of magnetoatmospheric modes in a sunspot atmosphere. It was found that, for low values of the radial wavenumber k, corresponding to observed oscillations, a simple global classification is not possible. The oscillations in the low photosphere and below are of either fast or mixed type, but tend to acquire a slow or acoustic character above the temperature minimum.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Magnetoatmospheric oscillations in sunspot umbrae does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Magnetoatmospheric oscillations in sunspot umbrae, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Magnetoatmospheric oscillations in sunspot umbrae will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1894853

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.