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DynaSun - Dynamics Of The Solar Corona In The Era Of Data Intensive Observations

Lead Research Organisation: Northumbria University
Department Name: Fac of Engineering and Environment

Abstract

The aim of this proposal is to establish close research collaboration between several leading European and South American research teams specialising in solar physics; and gain new, paradigm-changing knowledge about dynamic processes in the solar atmosphere, through the systematic research staff and knowledge exchange and joint research efforts exploiting existing data and facilities, including innovative data analysis techniques based on the machine-learning approach.
The expected scientific impact is a major development of our knowledge of the key physical processes operating in the solar atmosphere, including breakthroughs in revealing the coronal heating mechanism, transformative progress in our understanding
impulsive energy realises such as solar flares and CMEs, major development of MHD wave theory, and first application of machinelearning techniques in the study of solar atmospheric wave processes. The project includes four scientific work packages which
address specific key challenges of modern solar physics and heliophysics: quasi-periodic pulsations in solar flares, heating of the solar atmosphere, and large and fine scale evolution of CMEs, and a communication and dissemination work package. The expected
economic and technological impacts include gaining first-hand experience in the analysis of complex oscillatory processes, experience in designing and applying machine-learning techniques for pattern recognition, novel diagnostic techniques of input
parameters for space weather forecasting models, creating a ground for knowledge exchange with local industries, and production of highly-skilful specialists in numerical modelling and data analysis. The expected societal impact is strengthening the research links between the European and S. American research communities;

Publications

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Description The Marie-Curie DynaSun network covers Northumbria University and 7 other universities: 
Organisation Max Planck Society
Department Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Country Germany 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The solar atmosphere is a dynamic system with phenomena including solar flares, coronal mass ejections, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves, plasma oscillations and time-dependent heating. In Solar Physics, we are now living in the era of data intensive observations and so, with the right techniques and understanding, we can start to address fundamental questions around the physical scenarios of energy releases and plasma heating.
Collaborator Contribution The European Commission has recognised this challenge (and scientific opportunity) and so has created the DynaSun Network: Dynamics of the solar corona in the era of data intensive observations. This international network will discuss key challenges in solar physics, including understanding of mechanisms for plasma heating, and energetics and physical scenarios of energy releases such as flares and coronal mass ejections.
Impact The first DynaSun Network workshop was held on 2-6 September 2024 at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This first workshop focused on waves, oscillations, particle acceleration and reconnection associated with solar flares, and the workshop will consist of contributed and invited talks covering these topics. The workshop included tutorials on advanced techniques associated with data intensive observations. The presentations and tutorials covered the latest research in these areas, including new and exciting observations from the STIX and EUI instruments on-board Solar Orbiter. https://sites.google.com/view/dynasun2024/
Start Year 2024
 
Description The Marie-Curie DynaSun network covers Northumbria University and 7 other universities: 
Organisation National Scientific and Technical Research Council (Argentina)
Country Argentina 
Sector Public 
PI Contribution The solar atmosphere is a dynamic system with phenomena including solar flares, coronal mass ejections, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves, plasma oscillations and time-dependent heating. In Solar Physics, we are now living in the era of data intensive observations and so, with the right techniques and understanding, we can start to address fundamental questions around the physical scenarios of energy releases and plasma heating.
Collaborator Contribution The European Commission has recognised this challenge (and scientific opportunity) and so has created the DynaSun Network: Dynamics of the solar corona in the era of data intensive observations. This international network will discuss key challenges in solar physics, including understanding of mechanisms for plasma heating, and energetics and physical scenarios of energy releases such as flares and coronal mass ejections.
Impact The first DynaSun Network workshop was held on 2-6 September 2024 at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This first workshop focused on waves, oscillations, particle acceleration and reconnection associated with solar flares, and the workshop will consist of contributed and invited talks covering these topics. The workshop included tutorials on advanced techniques associated with data intensive observations. The presentations and tutorials covered the latest research in these areas, including new and exciting observations from the STIX and EUI instruments on-board Solar Orbiter. https://sites.google.com/view/dynasun2024/
Start Year 2024
 
Description The Marie-Curie DynaSun network covers Northumbria University and 7 other universities: 
Organisation National University of Colombia
Country Colombia 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The solar atmosphere is a dynamic system with phenomena including solar flares, coronal mass ejections, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves, plasma oscillations and time-dependent heating. In Solar Physics, we are now living in the era of data intensive observations and so, with the right techniques and understanding, we can start to address fundamental questions around the physical scenarios of energy releases and plasma heating.
Collaborator Contribution The European Commission has recognised this challenge (and scientific opportunity) and so has created the DynaSun Network: Dynamics of the solar corona in the era of data intensive observations. This international network will discuss key challenges in solar physics, including understanding of mechanisms for plasma heating, and energetics and physical scenarios of energy releases such as flares and coronal mass ejections.
Impact The first DynaSun Network workshop was held on 2-6 September 2024 at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This first workshop focused on waves, oscillations, particle acceleration and reconnection associated with solar flares, and the workshop will consist of contributed and invited talks covering these topics. The workshop included tutorials on advanced techniques associated with data intensive observations. The presentations and tutorials covered the latest research in these areas, including new and exciting observations from the STIX and EUI instruments on-board Solar Orbiter. https://sites.google.com/view/dynasun2024/
Start Year 2024
 
Description The Marie-Curie DynaSun network covers Northumbria University and 7 other universities: 
Organisation University of Graz
Country Austria 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The solar atmosphere is a dynamic system with phenomena including solar flares, coronal mass ejections, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves, plasma oscillations and time-dependent heating. In Solar Physics, we are now living in the era of data intensive observations and so, with the right techniques and understanding, we can start to address fundamental questions around the physical scenarios of energy releases and plasma heating.
Collaborator Contribution The European Commission has recognised this challenge (and scientific opportunity) and so has created the DynaSun Network: Dynamics of the solar corona in the era of data intensive observations. This international network will discuss key challenges in solar physics, including understanding of mechanisms for plasma heating, and energetics and physical scenarios of energy releases such as flares and coronal mass ejections.
Impact The first DynaSun Network workshop was held on 2-6 September 2024 at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This first workshop focused on waves, oscillations, particle acceleration and reconnection associated with solar flares, and the workshop will consist of contributed and invited talks covering these topics. The workshop included tutorials on advanced techniques associated with data intensive observations. The presentations and tutorials covered the latest research in these areas, including new and exciting observations from the STIX and EUI instruments on-board Solar Orbiter. https://sites.google.com/view/dynasun2024/
Start Year 2024
 
Description The Marie-Curie DynaSun network covers Northumbria University and 7 other universities: 
Organisation University of South Bohemia
Country Czech Republic 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The solar atmosphere is a dynamic system with phenomena including solar flares, coronal mass ejections, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves, plasma oscillations and time-dependent heating. In Solar Physics, we are now living in the era of data intensive observations and so, with the right techniques and understanding, we can start to address fundamental questions around the physical scenarios of energy releases and plasma heating.
Collaborator Contribution The European Commission has recognised this challenge (and scientific opportunity) and so has created the DynaSun Network: Dynamics of the solar corona in the era of data intensive observations. This international network will discuss key challenges in solar physics, including understanding of mechanisms for plasma heating, and energetics and physical scenarios of energy releases such as flares and coronal mass ejections.
Impact The first DynaSun Network workshop was held on 2-6 September 2024 at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This first workshop focused on waves, oscillations, particle acceleration and reconnection associated with solar flares, and the workshop will consist of contributed and invited talks covering these topics. The workshop included tutorials on advanced techniques associated with data intensive observations. The presentations and tutorials covered the latest research in these areas, including new and exciting observations from the STIX and EUI instruments on-board Solar Orbiter. https://sites.google.com/view/dynasun2024/
Start Year 2024
 
Description The Marie-Curie DynaSun network covers Northumbria University and 7 other universities: 
Organisation University of Warwick
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The solar atmosphere is a dynamic system with phenomena including solar flares, coronal mass ejections, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves, plasma oscillations and time-dependent heating. In Solar Physics, we are now living in the era of data intensive observations and so, with the right techniques and understanding, we can start to address fundamental questions around the physical scenarios of energy releases and plasma heating.
Collaborator Contribution The European Commission has recognised this challenge (and scientific opportunity) and so has created the DynaSun Network: Dynamics of the solar corona in the era of data intensive observations. This international network will discuss key challenges in solar physics, including understanding of mechanisms for plasma heating, and energetics and physical scenarios of energy releases such as flares and coronal mass ejections.
Impact The first DynaSun Network workshop was held on 2-6 September 2024 at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This first workshop focused on waves, oscillations, particle acceleration and reconnection associated with solar flares, and the workshop will consist of contributed and invited talks covering these topics. The workshop included tutorials on advanced techniques associated with data intensive observations. The presentations and tutorials covered the latest research in these areas, including new and exciting observations from the STIX and EUI instruments on-board Solar Orbiter. https://sites.google.com/view/dynasun2024/
Start Year 2024