On the Relative Position and Origin of Harmonics in the Spectra of Solar Radio Bursts of Spectral Types II And III

Abstract

Observational results are given concerning the relative positions on the Sun's disk of the fundamental and second-harmonic emissions of solar radio bursts of spectral types II and III. Contrary to simple theory, the results indicate that it is common for the harmonic emission in type II bursts to arrive from directions corresponding to much lower heights in the solar atmosphere than the fundamental. The results for type III bursts are inconclusive but suggest the same trend.