Solar cycle properties described by simple convection-driven dynamos

Simitev, R.D. and Busse, F.H. (2012) Solar cycle properties described by simple convection-driven dynamos. Physica Scripta, 86(1), 018407. (doi: 10.1088/0031-8949/86/01/018407)

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Abstract

Simple models of magnetic field generation by convection in rotating spherical shells exhibit properties resembling those observed on the sun. The {assumption of the Boussinesq approximation made in these models} prevents a realistic description of the solar cycle, but through a physically motivated change in the boundary condition for the differential rotation the propagation of dynamo waves towards higher latitudes can be reversed at least at low latitudes.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Simitev, Professor Radostin
Authors: Simitev, R.D., and Busse, F.H.
Subjects:Q Science > QA Mathematics
Q Science > QC Physics
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics
Journal Name:Physica Scripta
ISSN:0031-8949
ISSN (Online):1402-4896
Published Online:04 July 2012
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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
567421Geodynamo models driven by thermo-compositional convectionRadostin SimitevRoyal Society (ROYSOC)A Paramasivam 0Mathematics