Turbulence in the Solar Photosphere

Abstract

The precise nature of photospheric flows, and of the transport effects they give rise to, has been the subject of intense debate in the last decade. Here we attempt to give a brief review of the subject emphasizing interdisciplinary (solar physics - turbulence theory) aspects, key open questions, and recent developments.

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