Modeling the Solar Cycle: What the Future Holds

Details Modeling the Solar Cycle: What the Future Holds Modeling the Solar Cycle: What the Future Holds

2011-11-22

arxiv.org/abs/1111.5352v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics

10 Pages, 3 Figures, Invited Review, Proceedings of IAU Symposium 286 on "Comparative Magnetic Minima: Characterizing quiet ti

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Stellar magnetic fields are produced by a magnetohydrodynamic dynamo mechanism working in their interior -- which relies on the interaction between plasma flows and magnetic fields. The Sun, being a well-observed star, offers an unique opportunity to test theoretical ideas and models of stellar magnetic field generation. Solar magnetic fields produce sunspots, whose number increases and decreases with a 11 year periodicity -- giving rise to what is known as the solar cycle. Dynamo models of the solar cycle seek to understand its origin, variation and evolution with time. In this review, I summarize observations of the solar cycle and describe theoretical ideas and dynamo modeling efforts to address its origin. I end with a discussion on the future of solar cycle modeling -- emphasizing the importance of a close synergy between observational data assimilation, kinematic dynamo models and full magnetohydrodynamic models of the solar interior.

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