Magnetic Fields of the Sun: Mechanisms and Effects

In this exam, the focus is on the generation and behavior of the Sun's magnetic fields. Students are expected to analyze concepts including the solar dynamo, magnetic field structures, and their effects on solar phenomena.

Magnetic fields are essential in understanding solar activities such as sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections. Their study is vital for assessing space weather impacts on technology and the environment on Earth.

Candidates will demonstrate oral proficiency in describing the processes of magnetic field generation, their role in solar cycles, and the interaction of these fields with solar plasma. Discussion on observational techniques will be included.

Students may be requested to frame their knowledge in the context of solar-terrestrial interactions, illustrating how solar magnetic activity influences conditions in the near-Earth environment.