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space-based (Hinode, SMM, Yohkoh, CGRO, SoHO,
TRACE, RHESSI) and ground-based instruments (in ra-
dio, Hα, and white-light wavelengths). Major achievements
over the last decades are the advancement of new disci-
plines such as helioseismology and coronal seismology, and
the solution of the neutrino problem; however, there are
still unsolved outstanding problems such as the coronal
heating problem and particle acceleration mechanisms. We
can optimistically expect substantial progress from future
solar-dedicated space missions [Solar TErrestrial RElation-
ships Observatory (STEREO),Solar Dynamics Observatory
(SDO),Solar Orbiter,Solar Probe] and ground-based in-
struments [Synoptic Optical Long-Term Investigations of
the Sun (SOLIS), The Advanced Technology Solar Tele-
scope (ATST) FASR].
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