HXR photospheric footprints
Abstract
We have analysed the 6 mHz egression power signatures of some accoustically active X-class solar flares. During the impulsive phase these flares produced conspicuous seismic signatures which have kernel-like structures, mostly aligned with the neutral line of the host active region. The kernel-like structures show the effect of constructive interference of the acoustic waves emanating from the complex sources, suggesting motion of the acoustic sources. The co-aligment between the seismic signatures and the hard X-ray emission observed by RHESSI from the footpoints of the coronal loops suggests a direct link between relativistic particles accelerated during the flare and the hydrodynamic response of the photosphere during flares.
- Publication:
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Waves & Oscillations in the Solar Atmosphere: Heating and Magneto-Seismology
- Pub Date:
- May 2008
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2008IAUS..247..110M
- Keywords:
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- Sun: X-rays;
- Sun: particle acceleration;
- Sun: helioseismology;
- Sun: sun quakes;
- Sun: solar flares