Magnetic flux emergence and associated dynamic phenomena in the Sun

Abstract

We present a review of the process of magnetic flux emergence in the Sun. We focus on observations and numerical experiments that explore the dynamical rise of magnetic fields from the solar interior to the corona.We describe the response of the highly stratified solar atmosphere on flux emergence and, consequently, we present a comprehensive picture of the coupling between solar dynamic events and flux emergence. We discuss potential applications of this process in other astrophysical environments. This journal is © 2012 The Royal Society.