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Title: Flux Calibration of Coronal Magnetic Field
Abstract Romashets and Vandas (2024) derived a method for the determination of Euler potentials at a spherical surface and applied it to the geomagnetic field. Here, we apply it to find Euler potentials at the source surface. A regular mesh defined by Euler potentials divides the source surface to surface elements with the same magnetic flux. By tracing magnetic-field lines away from the source surface, Euler potentials can be extended into the heliosphere.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2230363
PAR ID:
10538994
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Corporate Creator(s):
Editor(s):
Leblaher, John
Publisher / Repository:
Springer
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Solar Physics
Edition / Version:
1
Volume:
299
Issue:
8
ISSN:
0038-0938
Page Range / eLocation ID:
119
Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
Magnetic fields Corona
Format(s):
Medium: X Size: 4MB Other: pdf
Size(s):
4MB
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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