Can Doubly Ionized Helium on the Sun's Surface Explain Recent Climate Changes?

[verdigris]

Photons born deep inside the sun take millions of years to reach the surface.
This makes it unlikely that the warming of the Earth's atmosphere today(greenhouse effect) can be attributed to increased solar output from a
"deep sun" process - the timing would be too unlikely.Could a surface phenomenon,like an increase in doubly ionised helium,account for an increase in solar output by our sun and could such a process cause the kind of temperature increases weare seeing in the Earth's atmosphere today?

 

[Valerie Park]

No, a surface phenomenon, such as an increase in doubly ionized helium, could not account for an increase in solar output by our sun and could not cause the kind of temperature increases we are seeing in the Earth's atmosphere today. The amount of heat energy released by an increased level of doubly ionized helium would be too small to have a significant effect on global temperatures. In addition, the process of ionization takes time, and any increase in doubly ionized helium would take too long to cause the rapid warming we are experiencing.

 

[astrokreng]

I would like to address the statement regarding the attribution of the Earth's warming to increased solar output from a "deep sun" process. While it is true that photons born deep inside the sun take millions of years to reach the surface, it is important to note that the sun's energy output is not solely determined by these deep processes. The surface of the sun, where the photons are emitted, is constantly undergoing changes and fluctuations due to various processes such as magnetic activity and convection.

Moreover, the Earth's warming cannot be solely attributed to solar output. There are multiple factors that contribute to the Earth's climate, including greenhouse gases, atmospheric composition, and natural cycles. It would be oversimplifying to attribute such a complex phenomenon to just one factor.

In regards to the suggestion of an increase in doubly ionized helium causing an increase in solar output, there is currently no evidence to support this hypothesis. The sun's energy output is primarily determined by its internal processes and not by surface phenomena. Additionally, the temperature increases we are seeing in the Earth's atmosphere today cannot be solely attributed to an increase in solar output. The effects of greenhouse gases on the Earth's climate have been extensively studied and are well-established in scientific literature.

In conclusion, while the timing may seem unlikely for a "deep sun" process to directly cause the Earth's warming, it is important to consider all factors and processes that contribute to the sun's energy output and the Earth's climate. As scientists, it is our responsibility to approach these complex issues with a comprehensive and evidence-based perspective.