Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics – Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2011-06-21
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
28 pages, 10 figures, in press (Astrophysical Journal)
Scientific paper
The first X-class flare of the current solar cycle 24 occurred in Active Region NOAA 11158 during its central meridian passage on 2011 February 15. This two ribbon white-light flare was well observed by the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI) on board Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). During the peak phase of the flare, we detected magnetic and Doppler velocity transients appearing near the umbral boundary of the main sunspot. These transients persisted for a few minutes and showed spatial and temporal correspondence with the flare kernels. The observed magnetic polarity at the transients' locations underwent sign reversal, together with large enhancement in Doppler velocities. We explain this observational phenomena using the HMI spectral data obtained before, during and after the flare. These changes were reflected in the maps of the AR in all the Stokes parameters. Association of the transient features with various signatures of the flare and the cause and effects of their appearance are also presented on the basis of present theoretical models.
Ambastha Ashok
Maurya Ram Ajor
Vemareddy P.
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