Abstract
The structure of a stationary sunspot of circular shape is considered. Schluter-Temesvary theory, based on the ‘similarity assumption’ is criticized. It is shown that this theory does not describe the observed inclination of magnetic field lines in a sunspot. A new assumption is proposed taking into account field lines which return to the photosphere. On the basis of this assumption, the main equation of the new theory is obtained and the results compare well with observations.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Beckers, J. M. and Schröter, E. H.: 1969, Solar Phys. 10, 384.
Bumba, V.: 1960, Izv. Krymsk. Astrofiz. Observ. 23, 212.
Deinzer, W.: 1965, Astrophys. J. 141, 548.
Low, B. C.: 1975, Astrophys. J. 197, 251.
Low, B. C.: 1980, Solar Phys. 67, 57.
Osherovich, V. A.: 1979, Solar Phys. 64, 261.
Osherovich, V. A.: 1980, Solar Phys. 68, 297.
Schluter, A. and Temesvary, S.: 1958, in ‘Electromagnetic Phenomena in Cosmical Physics’, IAU Symp. 26, 3.
Wittmann, A.: 1974, Solar Phys. 36, 29.
Yun, H. S.: 1970, Astrophys. J. 162, 975.
Yun, H. S.: 1971, Solar Phys. 16, 398.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Additional information
The National Center for Atmospheric Research is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Osherovich, V.A. A new magneto-hydrostatic theory of sunspots. Sol Phys 77, 63–68 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00156095
Revised:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00156095