The Sun's excess gamma rays and strange dips

In summary, recent observations of the sun have revealed a surprising abundance of gamma rays, seven times more than expected. However, there is a noticeable absence of these high-frequency waves at a specific bandwidth, and experts are unsure of the cause. While some doubt the validity of this dip in the gamma-ray spectrum, others are actively studying and modeling it in order to gain a better understanding.
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Any theory what could be causing the excess gamma ray and the strange dips in the sun?

https://www.quantamagazine.org/gamma-ray-data-reveal-surprises-about-the-sun-20190501/

"A decade’s worth of telescope observations of the sun have revealed a startling mystery: Gamma rays, the highest frequency waves of light, radiate from our nearest star seven times more abundantly than expected. Stranger still, despite this extreme excess of gamma rays overall, a narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent."

"But there are no good guesses about how the sun’s magnetic field might create the dip in the gamma-ray spectrum at 10 trillion trillion hertz. It’s such an unusual feature that some experts doubt that it’s real. But if the absence of gamma rays around that frequency is a miscalculation or a problem with Fermi’s instruments, no one has figured out the cause. “It does not seem to be any instrumental effect,” said Elena Orlando, an astrophysicist at Stanford and a member of the Fermi team."
 
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I think the article pretty much answers your question. No, we don’t have a good theory on it yet but people are interested and are modeling and studying it to understand why.
 

1. What are excess gamma rays and strange dips in relation to the Sun?

Excess gamma rays refer to an increase in the amount of high-energy radiation emitted by the Sun. Strange dips, on the other hand, are sudden decreases in this radiation. Both phenomena are observed in the Sun's gamma-ray emission, which is a type of electromagnetic radiation.

2. What could be causing these excess gamma rays and strange dips?

There are several possible explanations for these phenomena. Some scientists believe that they could be caused by the Sun's magnetic field or by interactions with other objects in the solar system, such as comets or asteroids. Others suggest that they could be related to the Sun's internal processes, such as changes in its nuclear reactions.

3. How are scientists studying these excess gamma rays and strange dips?

Scientists are using various instruments, such as telescopes and satellites, to observe and measure the Sun's gamma-ray emissions. They are also analyzing data from these observations to better understand the characteristics and patterns of the excess gamma rays and strange dips.

4. Are these excess gamma rays and strange dips harmful to Earth or other planets?

No, these phenomena do not pose any direct harm to Earth or other planets in our solar system. The gamma rays emitted by the Sun are mostly absorbed by our atmosphere, and the strange dips are temporary and do not have any lasting effects.

5. What implications could these excess gamma rays and strange dips have for our understanding of the Sun?

The study of these phenomena could provide valuable insights into the Sun's internal processes and magnetic field. It could also help us understand the Sun's role in the larger structure and dynamics of the solar system. Additionally, these observations could contribute to our understanding of other stars and their emissions of high-energy radiation.

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