A Linear Analysis of Torsional Alfvén Waves in Open Twisted Divergent Magnetic Flux Tubes for Coronal Heating
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Solar Physics
Abstract
The torsional Alfvén wave is highly regarded as the carrier of the energy from the photosphere to the corona in the solar atmosphere. This paper presents a comprehensive linear analysis of the wave behavior and energy transfer within an open, twisted, divergent magnetic flux tube configuration, considering the impact of wave guide structure on the propagation of these waves using the magneto-hydrodynamic approach. The study shows that waves with frequencies between 0.001 Hz and 1 Hz can effectively penetrate the transition region, with the most efficient energy transfer occurring in the 0.1 Hz to 1 Hz frequency range. The research findings suggest that waves with certain intermediate frequencies are able to transmit energy to the coronal region of the Sun, contributing to its active heating.
DOI
10.1007/s11207-024-02372-1
Publication Date
9-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Pradhan, Bivek; Mishra, Gobinda Chandra; Karmakar, Pralay Kumar; and Deka, Utpal, "A Linear Analysis of Torsional Alfvén Waves in Open Twisted Divergent Magnetic Flux Tubes for Coronal Heating" (2024). Open Access archive. 10078.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/10078
