Abu Dhabi, UAE – Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi discovered, during a research study, the presence of new large-scale waves in the interior of the sun, driven by magnetic fields beneath the surface.
These waves represent a way to study hidden solar phenomena.
Giving scientists a new tool to understand how the Sun’s magnetic field is formed and evolves over time.
It also supports weather forecasting ability.
data set
In the new study, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, researchers at the New York University Abu Dhabi Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences analyzed a data set representing the result of more than a decade of the sun’s natural vibrations.
In addition, their work revealed the existence of previously undiscovered large-scale waves affected by the Sun’s internal magnetic fields.
By measuring the movement of these waves, the research team was able to deduce the strength and size of the magnetic fields inside the sun.
unique perspective
These waves provide a unique insight into the Sun’s hidden magnetic system, said Shravan Hanasugi, a research associate at the Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences at New York University Abu Dhabi and lead author of the study.
Understanding these internal processes is essential for predicting solar activity, which can affect the operation of satellites, communications, and energy systems on Earth.
He pointed out that the study and its results provide a new approach to studying the Sun’s interior and its magnetic evolution over time.
With the potential to improve space weather forecasting and understand magnetic activity in other stars in the universe.
This study was carried out with support from the Research Institute at New York University Abu Dhabi.
