| Presentation Title: | Multifaceted puzzles of the solar atmosphere in the era of high-resolution observations |
| Author(s): | Lakshmi Pradeep Chitta |
Abstract:
The solar atmosphere is created by an interplay between the magnetic field and multi-thermal plasma. High-resolution imaging and spectroscopic data continue to shed light on the truly complex nature of this interplay. Observations from the SST, IRIS and RHESSI have substantially contributed to improving our understanding of the lower atmospheric dynamics ranging from 10000 K Ellerman bombs to 0.01 MK ultraviolet bursts to multimillion-Kelvin hard X-ray flares. In this talk I will discuss data acquired by these telescopes that highlight the puzzling nature of small-scale energy transport through the solar lower atmosphere and plasma heating. I will present an outlook on how the upcoming solar telescopes will play a crucial role in resolving these issues.