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The origin of the solar magnetic cycle

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After summarizing the relevant observational data, we discuss how a study of flux tube dynamics in the solar convection zone helps us to understand the formation of sunspots. Then we introduce the flux transport dynamo model and assess its success in modelling both the solar cycle and its departures from strictly periodic behaviour.

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CHOUDHURI, A.R. The origin of the solar magnetic cycle. Pramana - J Phys 77, 77–96 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-011-0113-4

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