Description:
These are the proceedings of a meeting celebrating Michael Thompson's seminal work on solar and stellar physics, as well as his major contributions to the development of the National Center for Atmospheric Research. The meeting also marked Michael J. Thompson's untimely death in October 2018. Michael played a key role in the development of helioseismology and its application to the study of the structure and dynamics of the solar interior, and he provided a strong foundation for the extension of seismic studies for other stars. After focusing for several years on more administrative activities, he was returning to leading the seismic studies of solar interior rotation and he was deeply involved in the understanding of the dynamics of the core of stars, when his life was tragically lost.
The conference focused on dynamical aspects of the sun and stars, based on the large amount of data available on solar and stellar oscillations, and the extensive and detailed modelling now becoming feasible. Combining observations, seismic analysis, and modelling the meeting and this book serve as a fitting memorial to a close colleague and friend, much missed.
Review Quotes: "The articles in these proceedings range from review papers that give the reader a great exposure to the intricacies of the subjects covered ... to recent results of work in progress, allowing the reader to get a good sense of where the field stands. The proceedings include contributions from both oral and poster presentations. The quality of the articles is a great tribute to the legacy of Mike's work and his impact on the field." (Sylvain Korzennik, The Observatory, Vol. 142 (1289), August, 2022)