Inside Jupiter (IMAGE) University of Rochester Caption One of the big mysteries of Jupiter is how the planet generates its powerful magnetic field, the strongest in our solar system. A key to Jupiter's magnetic field may lie in understanding the properties--including the conductivity--of metallic hydrogen, which surrounds Jupiter's core. Credit University of Rochester illustration / Rodi Keisidis, Laboratory for Laser Energetics Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.