DynaSun: Dynamics of the solar corona in the era of data intensive observations

The solar atmosphere is a dynamic system with phenomena including solar flares, coronal mass ejections, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves, plasma oscillations and time-dependent heating. In Solar Physics, we are now living in the era of data intensive observations and so, with the right techniques and understanding, we can start to address fundamental questions around the physical scenarios of energy releases and plasma heating.

The European Commission has recognised this challenge (and scientific opportunity) and so has created the DynaSun Network: Dynamics of the solar corona in the era of data intensive observations. This international network will discuss key challenges in solar physics, including understanding of mechanisms for plasma heating, and energetics and physical scenarios of energy releases such as flares and coronal mass ejections. The first DynaSun Network workshop will be held on 2-6 September 2024 at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

This first workshop will focus on waves, oscillations, particle acceleration and reconnection associated with solar flares, and the workshop will consist of contributed and invited talks covering these topics. The workshop will also include tutorials on advanced techniques associated with data intensive observations. The presentations and tutorials will cover the latest research in these areas, including new and exciting observations from the STIX and EUI instruments on-board Solar Orbiter. We also welcome presentations around other relevant research topics. 

There will also be a Conference Dinner and Excursion.

Organisers:

Scientific Organising Committee:

• James McLaughlin (Northumbria University, UK, Chair)

• Valery Nakariakov (Warwick University, UK)

• Tom Van Doorsselaere (KU Leuven, Belgium)

• Astrid Veronig (University of Graz, Austria)

• Pradeep Chitta (Max Planck Institute, Germany)

• Petr Jelínek (University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic)

• Santiago Vargas Dominguez (National University of Colombia)

• Mariana Cecere (National Scientific & Technical Research Council of Argentina)

• Andrea Costa (National Scientific & Technical Research Council of Argentina)

• Hebe Cremades (National Scientific & Technical Research Council of Argentina)

Contact us:

Email: james.a.mclaughlin@northumbria.ac.uk