New theory explains how magnetic switchbacks form in the solar wind

Ann Arbor MI (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 -
A new study develops a theory of how magnetic switchbacks are formed around the sun. This quantitative model can be used to predict magnetic field variations and potentially explain the heating and

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