Solar Observer clarifies solar wind mystery
The "Solar Orbiter" spacecraft has discovered that the mysterious spiral bends in the solar wind's magnetic field, known as "sharp magnetic twists," form through two sequential processes. The first occurs near the Sun and involves interactions between open and closed magnetic regions, which release and distribute plasma into space. The second happens as the plasma moves farther from the Sun, where waves and disturbances influence its movement. This discovery helps in understanding how the Sun's corona is heated and how fast solar wind particles travel. It also has significance for protecting Earth from solar storms and securing our infrastructure.
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