Study of transverse oscillations in coronal loops excited by flares and eruptions

TL;DR

This study analyzes transverse oscillations in coronal loops triggered by remote solar flares and eruptions, revealing consistent periodicities of 4-6 minutes despite different excitation sources.

Contribution

It provides new evidence linking eruptions during flares to the excitation of transverse coronal loop oscillations and employs multiple analysis techniques for periodicity detection.

Findings

Oscillations observed more than 100 Mm from loop footpoints

Periodicities consistently between 4-6 minutes

Eruptions play a key role in triggering oscillations

Abstract

We present measurements of periodicity for transverse loop oscillations during the periods of activity of two remote and separated (both temporally and spatially) flares. The oscillations are observed in the same location more than 100 Mm away from the visible footpoints of the loops. Evidence for several possible excitation sources is presented. After close examination, we find that the eruptions during the flaring activities play an important role in triggering the oscillations. We investigate periodicities using time-distance, Fast Fourier Transform, and Wavelet techniques. Despite different excitation sources in the vicinity of the loops and the changing nature of amplitudes, the periodicity of multiple oscillations is found to be 4 - 6 minutes.