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On the Origin of SunspotsIt is proposed tha sunspots (and other flux emergence phenomena) originate due ot the presence of fluctuating magnetic fields complementing the regular, mean field in the convection zone. The mean field predicted by dynamo theories is too weak itself to emerge at the surface of the Sun.
Document ID
20060036521
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
External Source(s)
hdl:2014/26465
Authors
Ruzmaikin, A.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1996
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
sunspots flux emergence solar magnetic fields Sun Hale's law sunspot origins
solar convection zone

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