What is the origin of the Milky Way's magnetic field?

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The origin of the Milky Way's magnetic field is debated, with suggestions that it may not stem directly from the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center. Instead, the activity surrounding the black hole, such as accretion and radiation, could contribute significantly to the magnetic field. Additionally, the cumulative effect of electromagnetic radiation from countless stars throughout the galaxy likely generates a broader magnetic field. The cosmic microwave background is noted as a weak external source of electromagnetic radiation but does not significantly influence the galaxy's magnetic field. Overall, the interplay of various stellar activities appears to be a key factor in the formation of the Milky Way's magnetic field.
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I was wondering what is the source of the magnetic field of our galaxy. Is it possible that such source could be the super massive black hole in the center of the galaxy?
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Have not heard of this...the cosmic microwave background is an outside source of electomagnetic radiation and will therefore have a VERY VERY weak "magnetic field".

Otherwise I know of no galactic wide field.

Rather than the supermassive black hole itself, as a source, I'd GUESS that all the activity in it's vicinty, accretion, radiation, etc would possibly be a more significant source.

The quasar is powered by an accretion disc around the black hole.

See here for a general discussion on quasars:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasar
 
Another thought:
In our own solar system, not necessarily the entire galaxy, our own sun emits electromagnetic radiation ...all the time...hence there is an associated magnetic field...

But multiply this by the millions/billions (whatever it is) of suns throughout our galaxy and of course there results galactic wide magnetic fields coming from virtually all directions and distances...
 
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