The discussion revolves around the rotation of the Sun, specifically whether it rotates as a solid body or if its interior layers spin at different rates. Participants explore the implications of these rotational dynamics, particularly in relation to the core and outer layers, and the observational consequences of these behaviors.
Participants express varying viewpoints on the nature of the Sun's rotation, with some agreeing on the concept of differential rotation while others raise questions about the specifics of layer interactions and core dynamics. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the mechanisms behind core rotation and pulsar spins.
Limitations include the dependence on observational data from helioseismology and the complexity of modeling the Sun's internal dynamics, which may not fully account for all variables involved in core rotation and its implications.
Chronos said:A curious thought. We know the sun rotates [spins]. Does it rotate like a solid body, or do the interior layers spin at different rates? If so, does the 'core' of a sun rotate faster or slower than the outer layers? Is it as difficult to calculate this as I suspect it might be? What would be the observational consequences?
My main interest is in the core spin of stars about to go supernova. Your comment is very insightful. I am wondering if stellar cores 'spin up' just before they detonate. I'm trying to figure out pulsar spins and looking for a mechanism that does not require recoil. Recoil does not seem to work because it appears to be mostly lateral, not tangential. Proper motion, especially in binary pairs, just do not seem to explain it. So I'm trying to come up with a reason.neurocomp2003 said:when you say "do layers rotate at different rates" are you talking about spherical shells, the different types of burning OR also convection?