Lectures related to Astrophysics: Solar Physics Overview

Delves into the Sun as a fusion reactor, discussing properties, fusion process, and photon diffusion.

Explores MHD waves, instabilities, magnetoconvection, and the impact of B-fields on convection.

Delves into the dynamics of the solar wind, including observations, fluid models, and the Sun's mass loss rate.

Explores solar spots and daily temperature analysis using DFT and real-world examples.

Explains the energy balance between the Sun, Earth's surface, and the atmosphere.

Explores observational facts and the need for dynamos in generating magnetic fields.

Covers magnetic reconnection, rising flux tubes, the Sweet-Parker model, energy balance, and open questions in plasma physics.

Explores how fusion energy powers the Sun and drives powerful solar events.