This website is a brief overview of the research I did during the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 school years at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. I have worked under the guidance and encouragement of Dr. E.J. Zita. I would love to hear any feedback and/or questions. Thank you for visiting.

Can magnetic waves in the auroral region transform into acoustic waves?

My research focuses on magnetic and acoustic waves associated with aurorae (a.k.a. Northern Lights = Aurora Borealis and Southern Lights = Aurora Australis).

How are aurorae created?
Can we hear the aurorae?
Wave transformation on the Sun
What is ß?
How can a magnetic wave transform into an acoustic wave?
Does ß=1 anywhere in Earth’s atmosphere?
Continuing research

 Bibliography

Updated 29 May  2006

Presentations:

2006 APS NW Section Meeting Presentation (ppt)

2005 APS NW Section Meeting Poster (ppt poster)

2005 Evergreen Science Carnival Presentation (an updated SWftNL)

Sound Waves from the Northern Lights (ppt)

Magnetic to Acoustic Waves (ppt)

Photos from the 2005 APS NW Section Meeting

Caveat lector: I have linked several terms to Wikipedia. Although Wikipedia can be a good starting point for information, there are often errors.