SOLAR ROTATION PATTERNS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON SOLAR ACTIVITY
Mr. Mohit Kumar
Physics
March 2024
The study of solar rotation is a fundamental aspect of solar physics, shedding light on the Sun's intricate dynamics and their influence on space weather and solar phenomena. Ground and space-based observations have provided invaluable insights into the rotation patterns of the Sun's surface and interior. Ground-based methods, including Doppler spectroscopy, capture the rotation of the photosphere, revealing differential rotation where equatorial regions rotate faster than higher latitudes. Space-based observatories like SOHO and SDO employ advanced instruments to delve deeper, uncovering rotation profiles within the convection zone and radiative interior. Helioseismology, a key technique, leverages solar oscillations to map rotation variations at varying depths. These combined efforts have deepened our understanding of differential rotation, meridional circulation, and their links to solar activity and magnetic fields. This comprehensive investigation contributes to our comprehension of solar behavior, its cyclical changes, and the broader implications for our understanding of stellar astrophysics and space climate
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