The solar chromosphere at high resolution with IBIS

Context. The exact nature of the quiet solar chromosphere and especially its temporal variation, are still subjects of intense debate. One of the contentious issues is the possible role of the magnetic field in structuring the quieter solar regions. Aims. We characterize the dynamics of the quiet inter-network chromosphere by studying the occurrence of acoustic shocks and their relation with the concomitant photospheric structure and dynamics, including small scale magnetic structures. Methods. We analyze a comprehensive data set that includes high-resolution chromospheric (Ca i