Electric Currents in Planetary Magnetic Fields

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The discussion centers on the generation of magnetic fields in planets, specifically how electric currents contribute to these fields. It is suggested that these currents are produced within the planets, particularly in gas giants like Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, where high temperatures may ionize gas. The role of ionized gas in creating magnetic fields is compared to the Sun's magnetic field, which is also due to ionized gas. Participants seek references to better understand the origins of these electric currents. Overall, the conversation highlights the connection between planetary magnetic fields and internal electric currents generated by ionized gases.
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The magnetic fields of several planets in our solar system are from what I've read caused by electric currents - does anyone know what the electric currents are caused by?
 
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maybe some references would be good for us(me) what you are looking for.
 
I think the current is generated inside the planet.
 
What I found in a book on our solar system was that Jupiter and the other gas giants were believed to have their magnetic fields caused by electric currents inside the planet. What I was specifically looking for was the cause of these electric currents.
 
ionized gas? The Sun has magnetic field due to its ionized gas. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune might have high enough temperatures in their centra to have their gas inoized.
 

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