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Wave Heating in the 3D Solar Corona

Lead Research Organisation: University of St Andrews
Department Name: Mathematics and Statistics

Abstract

Traditionally, wave-based coronal heating models have been developed for relatively simple setups. In this project, we plan to model wave heating in more realistic environments, taking into account both the geometrical complexity and the dynamical evolution of coronal loop systems as well as changes in the background plasma due to the wave heating itself. 3D Numerical simulations using Lare3D will be combined with forward modelling will be used to derive observables for current and future instrumentation.

Training - + University wide induction for new PhD students

+ University induction sessions for new tutors

+ St Andrews Solar Group induction programme consisting of guided reading and 3 mini projects during the first 3 months

+ Solar Group weekly seminar programme

+ Course on MPI

Publications

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Pagano P (2019) MHD simulations of the in situ generation of kink and sausage waves in the solar corona by collision of dense plasma clumps in Astronomy & Astrophysics

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Van Damme H (2020) Chromospheric evaporation and phase mixing of Alfvén waves in coronal loops in Astronomy & Astrophysics

Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
ST/N504415/1 30/09/2015 30/03/2021
1790392 Studentship ST/N504415/1 30/09/2016 30/05/2020 Hendrik-Jan Van Damme