Observational Study of Sunspot Oscillations in Stokes I,Q, U,and V |
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| Authors: | Kupke Renate Labonte BJ Mickey DL |
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| Institution: | (1) Institute for Astronomy, Honolulu, HI, 96822, U.S.A.;(2) Institute for Astronomy, Honolulu, HI, 96822, U.S.A. |
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| Abstract: | Time series of 2-dimensional spectro-polarmetric data were obtained with the intent of studying the temporal behavior of velocity, magnetic flux, and characteristics of the Stokes V profile in a small region of a larger sunspot. Full Stokes profiles in I, Q, U, and V were obtained. Velocity oscillations were found at frequencies of 3.3 mHz in each of the profiles. Acoustic power maps indicate that locations of highest power correspond to areas in which the polarization signal was greatest, therefore no conclusion about the type of wave mode participating in the oscillations can be made. Velocity amplitudes were I: 71 m s–1, Q: 47 m s–1, U: 65 m s–1 and V: 86 m s–1. Oscillatory behavior was also detected in longitudinal field strength, with an r.m.s. amplitude of 22 G, at 2.6 and 3.3 mHz. The power was localized at the umbral/penumbral boundary. A phase analysis indicates a –130° phase difference with Stokes V velocity oscillations at 3.3 mHz and a 75° difference at 2.6 mHz. Results are consistent with magnetic field lines swaying in response to a p-mode driver. No oscillatory behavior was seen in Stokes V asymmetry or amplitude splitting. |
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