Wave propagation in the magnetic sun

TL;DR

This paper extends a numerical simulation code to include magnetic fields for modeling wave propagation in the solar interior, advancing understanding of magnetohydrodynamic effects in the Sun.

Contribution

It introduces a new implementation of linearized MHD equations into existing acoustic wave simulation code for the Sun.

Findings

Successful derivation and implementation of MHD perturbation equations

Enhanced simulation capabilities for magnetic wave propagation in the Sun

Foundation for future magnetohelioseismology studies

Abstract

This paper reports on efforts to simulate wave propagation in the solar interior. Presented is work on extending a numerical code for constant entropy acoustic waves in the absence of magnetic fields to the case where magnetic fields are present. A set of linearized magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) perturbation equations has been derived and implemented.