Solar Physics is the branch of astrophysics that focuses on the study of the Sun. It examines the physical properties, behavior, and phenomena of our Sun, including its structure, dynamics, magnetic field, radiation, and its impact on the solar system. Researchers in solar physics investigate processes such as solar flares, sunspots, coronal mass ejections, and the solar wind, which contribute to space weather and can have significant effects on Earth’s atmosphere and technological systems. Solar physics combines observational data from telescopes and spacecraft with theoretical and computational models to understand the Sun’s processes and its role in influencing planetary environments.
A groundbreaking revelation has emerged from the exploration of data collected by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe and the ESA Solar Orbiter: Alfvén waves emerge as the driving force behind the…