New observations help UT Arlington astrophysicist understand Sun’s dynamics
UT Arlington physics professor Zdzislaw E. Musielak has been awarded a three-year, $301,339 National Science Foundation grant to investigate Alfvén waves in the Sun, a phenomenon vital to understanding Earth’s nearest star. “The Sun is the source of energy that sustains all life on Earth, but there is much that remains unknown about it,” said Musielak, a two-time winner of the international Humboldt Prize for his research into the sun and solar-type stars. “With this research, we hope to explore one of the great mysteries – what forces fuel the heat of the Sun’s