Visualization of the Sun's Three-Dimensional Magnetic Field (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin, Texas Advanced Computing Center

Visualization of the Sun's Three-Dimensional Magnetic Field

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By tracing magnetic field lines at extremely high resolution, researchers can calculate a 3-D map of the so-called magnetic squashing factor -- a scientific measure designed to indicate the presence of complex structuring in the magnetic field. The researchers then integrate the map along the line-of-sight, with special weightings to create a composite that resembles solar eclipse images. This is intended to highlight the inherent complexity of the Sun's magnetic field and its intimate connection to visible emission from the solar corona.

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