Research areas
For many years I have been studying the theoretical behaviour of magnetohydrodynamic waves in an inhomogeneous medium, with particular emphasis on the Sun's atmosphere. I have extensively explored waves in magnetic flux tubes, taking into account the effects of compressibility, magnetic elasticity, and stratification. I have applied my theoretical findings to observed solar phenomena.In particular, I have recently discussed how new observations of oscillating coronal loops detected by the TRACE spacecraft can be understood in terms of theories developed here in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. The marriage of current theoretical ideas and space observations promises the development of coronal seismology, a new field which aims to determine such basic quantities as the strength of the solar coronal magnetic field through an interpretation of oscillations in coronal loops.
The work involves an expertise in mathematical modelling of complex physical systems. Such skills are likely to prove useful in a number of areas.
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Selected publications
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Open access
Roberts, B., 7 Jun 2024, In: Solar Physics. 299, 7 p., 76.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Roberts, B., 2019, Cambridge University Press. 508 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Open access
Macnamara, C. K. & Roberts, B., Feb 2011, In: Astronomy & Astrophysics. 526, 7 p., A75.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Open access
Macnamara, C. K. & Roberts, B., Jun 2010, In: Astronomy & Astrophysics. 515, 7 p., A41.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Petrosyan, A., Balogh, A., Goldstein, M. L., Léorat, J., Marsch, E., Petrovay, K., Roberts, B., Von Steiger, R. & Vial, J. C., Oct 2010, In: Space Science Reviews. 156, 1-4, p. 135-238 104 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Andries, J., Van Doorsselaere, T., Roberts, B., Verth, G., Verwichte, E. & Erdélyi, R., Dec 2009, In: Space Science Reviews. 149, 1-4, p. 3-29 27 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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McEwan, M. P., Diaz, A. J. & Roberts, B., Apr 2008, In: Experimental Astronomy. 481, p. 819-825 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diaz, A. J., Donnelly, G. R. & Roberts, B., Dec 2007, In: Experimental Astronomy. 476, p. 359-368 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Donnelly, G. R., Diaz, A. J. & Roberts, B., Sept 2007, In: Experimental Astronomy. 471, p. 999 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ruderman, M. S. & Roberts, B., Aug 2006, In: Solar Physics. 237, p. 119-121 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review