Solar surface magnetoconvection simulations: A brief review of solar dermatology

Abstract

Rapid improvement in the speed of computers has enabled realistic simulations of magnetoconvective processes in the surface layers of the Sun. The simulations now cover a wide range of features found in observations. In many cases a direct comparison with the observations is justified, and in all cases our understanding and interpretation of the observations is being improved. Current and future opportunities and difficulties will be discussed.

Recent progress in solar physics made during the program of 2008 August 1st solar total eclipse

“…Rapid improvement in the speed of computers has enabled realistic simulations of magnetoconvective processes in the surface layers of the Sun. Cameron [5] reviewed recent simulations that cover a wide range of features found in observations and addressed their roles in improving our understanding and interpretation of the observations.…”

Solar magnetic field: The key to understanding the Sun

“…Over the past 20 years, his work has not only covered vector magnetic field measurements of solar active regions [1,2] but also the ubiquitous small-scale magnetic field in quietSun regions [3]. This work has inspired many of his Chinese colleagues to contribute in these areas [4,5].…”