Evolution of Solar Magnetic Flux

The appearance of solar magnetic flux is discussed; both the mechanisms and phenomena associated with flux emergence are considered. The dynamics of solar surface magnetic flux are addressed, including both the transport and structure of magnetic-flux-carrying elements as seen in the chromosphere and corona. The disappearance of magnetic flux from the surface of the Sun is also discussed. Standard solar models representing generally accepted views are considered along with observations which seem to fall outside the scope of these models.