An Insight into the Solar Dynamo Theory
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The Sun manifests its magnetic field in form of the solar activities, being observed on the surface of the Sun. The dynamo action is responsible for the evolution of the magnetic field in the Sun. The present article aims to present an overview of the studies have been carried on the theory and modelling of the solar dynamo. The article describes the alpha-omega dynamo model. Generally, the dynamo model involves the cyclic conversion between the poloidal field and the toroidal field. In case of alpha-omega dynamo model, the strong differential rotation generates a toroidal field near the base of the convection zone. On the other hand, the turbulent helicity leads to the generation of the poloidal field near the surface. The turbulent diffusion and the meridional circulation are considered as the two important flux transport agents in this model. The article briefly describes the theory of solar dynamo and mean field dynamo model.
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Solar Dynamo, Mean Field Dynamo Theory, Magnetohydrodynamics, Alpha-Omega Dynamo ModelDownloads
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