Solar torsional oscillations as a signature of giant cells

Although the existence of giant cells as the fundamental mode of solar convection has long been proposed on theoretical grounds, attempts to detect them observationally have been unsuccessful. A description of the research is given.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature (London) 1987-08, Vol.328 (6132), p.696-699
Hauptverfasser:	Snodgrass, H. B, Wilson, P. R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astronomy Cellular biology Diameter, figure, rotation, mass Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology Solar physics Solar system
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Zusammenfassung:	Although the existence of giant cells as the fundamental mode of solar convection has long been proposed on theoretical grounds, attempts to detect them observationally have been unsuccessful. A description of the research is given.
ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/328696a0