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The hydrodynamics of solar convection is reviewed. In particular, a discussion is given of convection on the scale of granulation; i.e., the energy carrying convection patterns in the solar surface layers, and its penetration into the stable layers of the solar photosphere. Convection on global and intermediate scales, and interaction with rotation and magnetic fields is discussed briefly.

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Nordlund, Å. Solar convection. Sol Phys 100, 209–235 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00158429

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