Fluid dynamics and MHD of the solar convection zone and tachocline: Current understanding and unsolved problems

Peter A. Gilman

doi:10.1023/a:1005280502744

Fluid dynamics and MHD of the solar convection zone and tachocline: Current understanding and unsolved problems

Peter A. Gilman

National Center for Atmospheric Research

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Abstract

We review recent progress and define unanswered scientific questions in five related topics: granulation- to supergranulation-scale convection and magnetic structures; global convection and circulation; the rise of magnetic flux tubes to the photosphere, and their injection into the base of the convection zone; tachocline fluid dynamics and MHD; and the solar dynamo. We close with a set of observational 'targets' for helioseismologists to aim for.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	27-48
Number of pages	22
Journal	Solar Physics
Volume	192
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1005280502744
State	Published - 2000
Externally published	Yes

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Fluid dynamics and MHD of the solar convection zone and tachocline: Current understanding and unsolved problems

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