Solar and Heliospheric Physics with the Square Kilometre Array

Nakariakov, V. M., Bisi, M. M., Browning, P. K., Maia, D., Kontar, E. P. , Oberoi, D., Gallagher, P. T., Cairns, I. H. and Ratcliffe, H. (2015) Solar and Heliospheric Physics with the Square Kilometre Array. In: Advancing Astrophysics with the Square Kilometre Array (AASKA14), Giardini Naxos, Italy, 9-13 June 2014, p. 169.

Abstract

The fields of solar radiophysics and solar system radio physics, or radio heliophysics, will benefit immensely from an instrument with the capabilities projected for SKA. Potential applications include interplanetary scintillation (IPS), radio-burst tracking, and solar spectral radio imaging with a superior sensitivity. These will provide breakthrough new insights and results in topics of fundamental importance, such as the physics of impulsive energy releases, magnetohydrodynamic oscillations and turbulence, the dynamics of post-eruptive processes, energetic particle acceleration, the structure of the solar wind and the development and evolution of solar wind transients at distances up to and beyond the orbit of the Earth. The combination of the high spectral, time and spatial resolution and the unprecedented sensitivity of the SKA will radically advance our understanding of basic physical processes operating in solar and heliospheric plasmas and provide a solid foundation for the forecasting of space weather events.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Ratcliffe, Miss Heather and Kontar, Professor Eduard
• Authors: Nakariakov, V. M., Bisi, M. M., Browning, P. K., Maia, D., Kontar, E. P., Oberoi, D., Gallagher, P. T., Cairns, I. H., and Ratcliffe, H.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2015 The Authors
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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