Helioseismology: Studying the Sun’s Interior Through Surface Oscillations
What Is Helioseismology? Helioseismology is the branch of astrophysics that investigates the internal structure and dynamics of the Sun by analyzing oscillations observed on its visible surface. It operates on the same fundamental principles as terrestrial seismology, which maps the interior of the Earth using the seismic waves generated by earthquakes. The fundamental idea is…