Speculations on the origin of the magnetic field of Mercury |
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| Authors: | David Gubbins |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Geodesy and Geophysics, Cambridge University, Madingley Rise, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 OEZ, England |
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| Abstract: | The intrinsic magnetic field of Mercury may be generated by a dynamo process in a liquid core, despite the planet's slow rotation rate. It is argued that, provided the core of Mercury is partially liquid, it will be dynamically very similar to that of the Earth. |
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