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Instrument development with
Rachael Filwett
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Magnetometer deployment to measure Geomagnetic Induced Currents
In this project we will deploy and characterize a magnetometer on the Montana State University Campus as part
of a larger public outreach program known as Space Weather UnderGround (SWUG), which can be used to study
space weather effects on the ground, such as geomagnetic induced currents.
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Data analysis with
Chunming Zhu
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Mapping flare ribbon evolution during multiple solar eruptions
Solar flares are among the most powerful events in our solar system. During flares, the accelerated particles deposite their
energy in the chromosphere, forming two evolving ribbons. In this project, we will study the evolution of flare ribbons to
understand the energy release process in solar flares.
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Data analysis with
Keiji Yoshimura
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Exploring Relationship between Solar X-ray Irradiance and Magnetic Flux
The solar corona is known to have much higher temperature than the
layers located underneath, but its heating mechanism is still
unclear. In this project we will approach this unknown mechanism by
comparing soft X-ray irradiance and magnetic flux data
obtained by two solar space missions.
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Data analysis with
Anne Lohfink
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The connection between the corona and the jets in radio galaxies
Accretion onto black holes is one of the most efficient processes for emitting energy from matter in the Universe.
In this project, we will analyze X-ray observations of accreting supermassive black holes, and gain more
insight into how the most high energy X-ray photons are being produced.
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Data analysis with
Graham Kerr and Jiong Qiu
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Solar Flare Ribbon Sub-Structure and Energetics
Solar flares release a tremendous amount of energy, a significant amount of which is transported to the lower solar atmosphere.
In this project we will study high-resolution imaging and spectroscopic observations of fine-scale structures of flare ribbons
to quantify energy released in these structures.
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Modeling with
Hang Yu
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N-body simulations in galactic nuclei
We will study the dynamical evolution of a stellar binary in the vicinity of a supermassive black hole in the galactic center.
Key questions to explore include the eccentricity excitation of the binary and the long-term stability of the triple system.
The study will have implications to current and future gravitational-wave observations.
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