The Evolution of the Whirl of the Vortex (IMAGE)

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The Evolution of the Whirl of the Vortex

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The evolution of the whirl of the vortex, as the model progresses from 37 seconds and 42 seconds. Increasing turbulence in the flow causes variations in the whirl and leads to periodic cycling of the magnetic field, such as is observed with the sun.

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Varela/Brun/Dubrulle/Nore

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