Magnetohydrodynamic waves driven by p-modes

Abstract

Waves are observed at all layers of the solar atmosphere and the magnetic field plays a key role in their propagation. While deep down in the atmosphere the p-modes are almost entirely of acoustic nature, in the upper layers magnetic forces are dominating, leading to a large variety of new wave modes. Significant advances have been made recently in our understanding of the physics of waves interaction with magnetic structures, with the help of analytical theories, numerical simulations, as well as high-resolution observations. In this contribution, we review recent observational findings and current theoretical ideas in the field, with an emphasis on the following questions: (i) Peculiarities of the observed wave propagation in network, plage and facular regions; (ii) Role of the mode transformation and observational evidences of this process; (iii) Coupling of the photosphere, chromosphere, and above by means of waves propagating in magnetic structures.Comment: Proceeding of meeting "Eclipse on the Coral Sea: Cycle 24 Ascending GONG 2012 / LWS/SDO-5 / SOHO 27", November 12 - 16, 2012, Palm Cove, Queenslan