Solar Physics

, Volume 118, Issue 1–2, pp 155–183 | Cite as

Observations and interpretation of solar flares at microwave frequencies

  • C. J. Crannell
  • G. A. Dulk
  • T. Kosugi
  • A. Magun
Review of Current Knowledge
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Abstract

The physical processes responsible for microwave emission in solar flares are outlined, and examples of how microwave observations have been interpreted in terms of physical parameters are described. Selected results obtained during Solar Cycle 21 with the microwave observatories dedicated to synoptic observations of the Sun are summarized. The status and future plans for these facilities at Bern and in Japan are presented. Also discussed are the instrument capabilities required at microwave frequencies to achieve the objectives of a future facility for high-energy solar physics.

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Japan Microwave Flare Physical Process Physical Parameter 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • C. J. Crannell
    • 1
  • G. A. Dulk
    • 2
  • T. Kosugi
    • 3
  • A. Magun
    • 4
  1. 1.Laboratory for Astronomy and Solar Physics, NASA/Goddard Space Flight CenterGreenbeltU.S.A.
  2. 2.Department of AstrophysicalPlanetary and Atmospheric Sciences, University of ColoradoBoulderU.S.A.
  3. 3.Tokyo Astronomical ObservatoryTokyoJapan
  4. 4.Institute for Applied Physics, University of BernBernSwitzerland

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