Non-axisymmetric solar magnetic fields |
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Authors: | David Moss |
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Institution: | Mathematics Department, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL |
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Abstract: | A simple non-linear, non-axisymmetric mean field dynamo model is applied to a differentially rotating spherical shell. Two approximations are used for the angular velocity, to represent what is now believed to be the solar rotation law. In each case, stable solutions are found which possess a small non-axisymmetric field component. Although the model has a number of obvious shortcomings, it may be relevant to the problem of the solar active longitudes. |
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Keywords: | magnetic fields MHD Sun: activity Sun: magnetic fields |
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