Abstract
We show that 5-minute acoustic oscillations may resonantly convert into Alfv{\'e}n waves in the β∼1 region of the solar atmosphere. Considering the 5-minute oscillations as pumping standing acoustic waves oscillating along unperturbed vertical magnetic field, we find on solving the ideal MHD equations that amplitudes of Alfv{\'e}n waves with twice the period and wavelength of acoustic waves exponentially grow in time when the sound and Alfv{\'e}n speeds are equal, i.e. cs≈vA. The region of the solar atmosphere where this equality takes place we call a {\it swing layer}. The amplified Alfv{\'e}n waves may easily pass through the chromosphere and transition region carrying the energy of p-modes into the corona
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 11th European Solar Physics Meeting |
Subtitle of host publication | "The Dynamic Sun: Challenges for Theory and Observations |
Editors | D. Danesy, S. Poedts, A. De Groof, J. Andries |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2005 |
Event | 11th European Solar Physics Meeting: "The Dynamic Sun: Challenges for Theory and Observations" - Leuven, Belgium Duration: 11 Sept 2005 → 16 Sept 2005 |
Conference
Conference | 11th European Solar Physics Meeting |
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Abbreviated title | ESA SP-600 |
Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Leuven |
Period | 11 Sept 2005 → 16 Sept 2005 |