How is the Diamagnetic Effect (DME) Relevant to Stellar Surface Phenomena?

Abstract

The structure of stellar atmospheres can be modified if they include embedded diverging magnetic fields. This is due to the presence of speed filters. Here we examine some of the relevant effects through the numerical simulation of the motion of charged particles. We introduce the concept of "floating" particles and point out the relevance of the diamagnetic effet (DME) to the evolution of Maxwellian velocity distributions into Non-Maxwellian.

arXiv comment5 pages, 5 figures, to be published in the proceedings of "Magnetic Fields in the Universe: from Laboratory and Stars to Primordial Structures"