Influence of magnetic pressure on stellar structure: A Mechanism for solar variability

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Aug 1980

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Solar Activity, Solar Magnetic Field, Solar Physics, Stellar Structure, Convection Currents, Magnetic Effects, Magnetic Field Configurations, Pressure Effects, Solar Cycles, Solar Radiation, Taylor Instability

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A physical mechanism is proposed that couples the Sun's dynamo magnetic field to its gravitational potential energy. The mechanism involves the isotropic field pressure resulting in a lifting force on the convective envelope, thereby raising its potential energy. Decay of the field due to solar activity allows the envelop to subside and releases this energy, which can augment the otherwise steady solar luminosity. Equations are developed and applied to the Sun for several field configurations. The best estimate model suggests that uniform luminosity variations as large as 0.02% for half a sunspot cycle may occur. Brief temporal variations or the rotation of spatial structures could allow larger excursions in the energy released.

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