Kinetic Physics of the Solar Corona and Solar Wind

• DOI: 10.12942/lrsp-2006-1
• Publication Date: 2013-04-03T09:48:19Z
• Authors: Eckart Marsch
• Keywords: Corona (planetary geology); Coronal loop; Landau damping; Nanoflares

Kinetic plasma physics of the solar corona and wind are reviewed with emphasis on theoretical understanding in situ measurements particles waves, as well remote-sensing observations made by means ultraviolet spectroscopy imaging. In order to explain coronal interplanetary heating, micro-physics dissipation various forms mechanical, electric magnetic energy at small scales (e.g., contained turbulences or non-uniform flows) must be addressed. We therefore scrutinise basic assumptions underlying classical transport theory related collisional heating rates, also describe alternatives associated wave-particle interactions. elucidate kinetic aspects through Landau- cyclotron-resonant damping analyse detail wave absorption micro instabilities. Important (virtues limitations) fluid models, either single- multi-species magnetohydrodynamic multi-moment for acceleration critically discussed. Also, model results which were recently obtained numerically solving Vlasov-Boltzmann equation a funnel hole presented. Promising areas perspectives future research outlined finally.