Observation of, and variations in, multiplet frequency asymmetries at low ℓ

W. J. Chaplin*, Y. Elsworth, G. R. Isaak, K. I. Marchenkov, B. A. Miller, R. New, B. Pinter, S. Thiery

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Abstract

The predominant contribution to the frequency splitting of low-ℓ solar p modes arises from the rotation of the solar interior and this lifts the frequency degeneracy in ℓ to give a symmetric pattern where the observed (synodic) separation between adjacent m (i.e., for |Δm| = 1) is ∼ 400 nHz. Magnetic fields can also contribute to the splitting, but they do so in such a way as to introduce asymmetries in the arrangement of the components within each multiplet. In full-disc data this effect may become apparent when ℓ ≥ 2. Here, we extract estimates of the frequency asymmetry for ℓ = 2, investigate variations over the activity cycle and compare the results with the near-surface predictions of Dziembowski et al. (2000) which are based upon observations from higher ℓ.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSOHO 11 Symposium on From Solar Min to Max:
Subtitle of host publicationHalf a Solar Cycle with SOHO
PublisherElsevier
Pages71-73
Number of pages3
Edition508
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2002
Externally publishedYes
EventSOHO 11 Symposium on From Solar Min to Max: Half a Solar Cycle with SOHO - Davos, Switzerland
Duration: 11 Mar 200215 Mar 2002

Publication series

NameEuropean Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
ISSN (Print)0379-6566

Conference

ConferenceSOHO 11 Symposium on From Solar Min to Max: Half a Solar Cycle with SOHO
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityDavos
Period11 Mar 200215 Mar 2002

Keywords

  • Acoustic frequency shift
  • Solar activity

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