Visiting Professor Gordon Emslie explains to Physics Central the role of turbulence in solar flares

Cartoon created by Dr Jeffrey

Cartoon created by Dr Jeffrey

In the PhysicsCentral article, “Small-Scale Turbulence May Help Power Solar Explosions” the complex physics about role of turbulence in solar flares is explained using simple terms. The Glasgow-led research team spread over 13 time zones represents six languages, five solar instruments, and various areas of expertise on the Sun’s activity.

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