SwRI study helps unravel how the Sun’s corona transforms into solar wind
A Southwest Research Institute study of Solar Orbiter data provides the most detailed view of the heliospheric current sheet, revealing a clear change in ion composition tied to magnetic polarity flips. The findings offer new insights into the origin and composition of the solar wind.
SourceSouthwest Research Institute·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 31, 2026