On the relationship between magnetic field and mesogranulation

TL;DR

This paper explores the connection between magnetic flux concentrations and Trees of Fragmenting Granules (TFGs), providing preliminary evidence that magnetic flux tends to accumulate along TFG borders, which are associated with mesogranulation.

Contribution

It offers the first direct evidence linking magnetic flux concentrations to TFG borders, supporting the idea that mesogranulation influences magnetic flux distribution.

Findings

Magnetic flux concentrates on TFG borders.

TFGs are associated with mesogranulation.

Preliminary evidence supports the flux-TFG relationship.

Abstract

We investigate the relation between Trees of Fragmenting Granules (TFGs) and the locations of concentrated magnetic flux in internetwork areas. The former have previously been identified with mesogranulation. While a relationship has been suggested to exist between these features, no direct evidence has yet been provided. We present some preliminary results that show that concentrated magnetic flux indeed collects on the borders of TFGs.