Physics Dept Seminar

March 24, Monday

Tuning into the Sun:

A Breakthrough Era in Solar Radio Observations

Dr. Sijie Yu

Dept of Physics, NJIT

(Solar Physics, Host: Bo Shen)

Time: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm with 11:30 am teatime

Room: ECE 202

Recent advances in solar radio observations have transitioned from traditional imaging with limited spectral channels to broadband dynamic imaging spectroscopy, ushering in a new era driven by innovative instrumentation. Leveraging this new capability, we can comprehensively explore solar phenomena from the solar surface up to the middle corona (~10 solar radii) with unprecedented detail. Notable recent developments include the Expanded Owens Valley Solar Array (EOVSA) and the Long Wavelength Array at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO-LWA). In this talk, I will discuss how these instruments pave the way for groundbreaking research into the evolution of coronal magnetic fields, deeper insights into flare physics, and a better understanding of the processes driving space weather. I will also provide an outlook on the future Frequency Agile Solar Radiotelescope (FASR), which promises even greater advancements in these areas.