The intensity contrast of solar granulation: comparing Hinode SP results with MHD simulations

2008/04/26 by S. Danilovic, S. Danilović, A. Gandorfer +8 · 3 citations
Computer Science · Physics and Astronomy · #Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing #Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics #Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics #astro-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.1051/0004-6361:200809857

5 pages, 4 figures, to be published in A&A

arxiv created 2008/04/26 · openalex publication_date 2008/05/06 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01

Abstract

Context. The contrast of granulation is an important quantity characterizing solar surface convection.

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