The Fractal Properties of the Large-Scale Magnetic Fields on the Sun
Abstract
It is a common knowledge that both the solar plasma and the solar magnetic field have a cellular, discrete structure, which is indicative of their possible fractal origin. The questions of fine structuring of the solar magnetoplasma were considered, plausible mechanisms of its genesis were suggested, and possibilities of describing its fractal properties were put forward. The existence of a whole hierarchy of sizes of active features in the solar atmosphere has long been established. For example, it is well known that in addition to the granulation (1"-1.5"), such structures as the mesogranulation (8"-15"), the supergranulation (30"-40"), giant cells (20-40 degrees), and supergiant cells (80-110 degrees) exist on the Sun. The last two features refer to the so called large-scale organization of solar magnetic fields. The objective of this paper is to investigate the fractal properties of large-scale magnetic fields on different spatial scales.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010926
Entities
People
- I. I. Salakhutdinova