Making Waves (Postprint)
Abstract
Carley, et al., (2013) link together the key elements for acceleration of particles by magnetohydrodynamic shocks at the Sun for an eruptive event on 22 September 2011. In brief, in this event the lateral expansion of a coronal mass ejection drove a quasi-perpendicular shock wave that accelerated electrons in intermittent bursts, with the intermittency attributed to the rippled or wavy surface of the shock front. The history of research on large-scale solar waves is reviewed. Such waves were discovered by radio means in 1947. Recent progress has been primarily based on high-cadence images of such waves at extreme ultra-violet wavelengths.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 06, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA599244
Entities
People
- Edward W. Cliver
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory