EGU GENERAL ASSEMBLY Oesterreich, Wien, April 2012 Theory, Simulations and Observations of Magnetic Dynamos Long-term dynamics of solar cycle, geomagnetic reversals and fluctuations of dynamo governing parameters Dmitry Sokoloff Moscow, Russia In collaboration with D.Moss, I.Usoskin, V.Pipin, G.Sobko, V.Tutubalin
Magnetostrophic timescale
Gassendi La Hire Dalton
BP BT BT BP Parker Dynamo Ω Differential rotation α Mirror asymmetry Fluctuations of governing parameters. Alpha is weak and fluctuations are stronger (up to 20%) Novelty: long-term fluctuations Suggested by Hoyng in 90th
α-effect τ < v rot v > α = 3 E = αB
Normal cycle
Beginning of the Maunder minimum Gassendi Scheiner Picard Hevelius No spots Asymmetric cycle
Asymmetric dynamo wave End of the Maunder Minimum Picard La Hire No dynamo wave Asymmetric dynamo wave Normal cycle
Solar Cycle in XVIII cent.
Grand Minima
Geodynamo
Basic Regimes of Parker Dynamo
Field Reversals
Simulated and observed timescales