New Findings: Magnetic Field in Milky Way Not Homogeneous

2024-01-13 00:03:56

In a study conducted by the University of Tokyo, astronomers found that the magnetic field in our galaxy is not as homogeneous as previously thought, and instead, it bends and spreads over long distances.

The study produced the first ever map of magnetic field structures within the spiral arm of the Milky Way Galaxy.

According to the study, by focusing on the Sagittarius arm in the Milky Way, the researchers found that the dominant magnetic field in this spiral arm deviates significantly from the galactic plane, which challenges the previous idea of ​​the existence of a uniform and homogeneous magnetic field in the galaxy.