The Life Cycle of Active Region Magnetic Fields
Abstract
We present a contemporary view of how solar active region magnetic fields are understood to be generated, transported and dispersed. Empirical trends of active region properties that guide model development are discussed. Physical principles considered important for active region evolution are introduced and advances in modeling are reviewed.
- Publication:
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Space Science Reviews
- Pub Date:
- September 2017
- DOI:
- 10.1007/s11214-016-0259-y
- Bibcode:
- 2017SSRv..210..317C
- Keywords:
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- Sun;
- Active region;
- MHD;
- Magnetic fields;
- Sunspots