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Spatial variations of the Sr i 4607 {\AA} scattering polarization peak
Context. The scattering polarization signal observed in the photospheric Sr i
4607 {\AA} line is expected to vary at granular spatial scales. This variation
can be due to changes in the magnetic field intensity and orientation (Hanle
effect), but also to spatial and temporal variations in the plasma properties.
Measuring the spatial variation of such polarization signal would allow us to
study the properties of the magnetic fields at subgranular scales, but
observations are challenging since both high spatial resolution and high
spectropolarimetric sensitivity are required.
Aims. We aim to provide observational evidence of the polarization peak
spatial variations, and to analyze the correlation they might have with
granulation.
Methods. Observations conjugating high spatial resolution and high
spectropolarimetric precision were performed with the Zurich IMaging
POLarimeter, ZIMPOL, at the GREGOR solar telescope, taking advantage of the
adaptive optics system and the newly installed image derotator.
Results. Spatial variations of the scattering polarization in the Sr i 4607
{\AA} line are clearly observed. The spatial scale of these variations is
comparable with the granular size. Small correlations between the polarization
signal amplitude and the continuum intensity indicate that the polarization is
higher at the center of granules than in the intergranular lanes.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figure
Polarization of photospheric lines from turbulent dynamo simulations
We employ the magnetic and velocity fields from turbulent dynamo simulations
to synthesize the polarization of a typical photospheric line. The synthetic
Stokes profiles have properties in common with those observed in the quiet Sun.
The simulated magnetograms present a level of signal similar to that of the
Inter-Network regions. Asymmetric Stokes V profiles with two, three and more
lobes appear in a natural way. The intensity profiles are broadened by the
magnetic fields in fair agreement with observational limits. Furthermore, the
Hanle depolarization signals of the Sr I 4607 A line turn out to be within the
solar values. Differences between synthetic and observed polarized spectra can
also be found. There is a shortage of Stokes V asymmetries, that we attribute
to a deficit of structuring in the magnetic and velocity fields from the
simulations as compared to the Sun This deficit may reflect the fact that the
Reynolds numbers of the numerical data are still far from solar values. We
consider the possibility that intense and tangled magnetic fields, like those
in the simulations, exist in the Sun. This scenario has several important
consequences. For example, less than 10% of the existing unsigned magnetic flux
would be detected in present magnetograms. The existing flux would exceed by
far that carried by active regions during the maximum of the solar cycle.
Detecting these magnetic fields would involve improving the angular resolution,
the techniques to interpret the polarization signals, and to a less extent, the
polarimetric sensitivity.Comment: Accepted for publication in ApJ. 20 pag. 11 fig
Physics of Solar Prominences: II - Magnetic Structure and Dynamics
Observations and models of solar prominences are reviewed. We focus on
non-eruptive prominences, and describe recent progress in four areas of
prominence research: (1) magnetic structure deduced from observations and
models, (2) the dynamics of prominence plasmas (formation and flows), (3)
Magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) waves in prominences and (4) the formation and
large-scale patterns of the filament channels in which prominences are located.
Finally, several outstanding issues in prominence research are discussed, along
with observations and models required to resolve them.Comment: 75 pages, 31 pictures, review pape
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