Search Publications

Interpretation of the coronal magnetic field configuration of the Sun

Li, Xing; Li, Bo; Yu, Hui

The origin of the heliospheric magnetic flux on the Sun, and hence the origin of the solar wind, is a topic of hot debate. While the prevailing view is that the solar wind originates from outside the coronal streamer helmets, there also exists the suggestion that the open magnetic field spans a far wider region. Without the definitive measurement …