Nonlinear time-evolution of kink-unstable magnetic flux tubes in the convective zone of the sun

Moreno-Insertis, F.
Bibliographical reference

Astronomy and Astrophysics (ISSN 0004-6361), vol. 166, no. 1-2, Sept. 1986, p. 291-305.

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9
1986
Number of authors
1
IAC number of authors
0
Citations
177
Refereed citations
148
Description
The nonlinear development of the kink instability in a horizontal magnetic flux tube with a field strength exceeding the equipartition value lying initially in the deep convective zone is calculated. A Lagrangian numerical code is developed to obtain solutions for the system of equations dictating the evolution of a thin magnetic flux tube in a stratified medium. The relevance of this calculation to the understanding of active region formation and solar activity cycle is considered.