Standard Solar Model

The Standard Solar Model is a scientific framework that describes how the Sun works. It explains how the Sun’s core produces energy through nuclear fusion—fusing hydrogen atoms into helium—which releases enormous energy that powers the Sun. This model incorporates observations of the Sun’s structure, temperature, brightness, and energy output, using physics principles to simulate how the Sun’s layers behave over time. It helps scientists understand phenomena like solar cycles and predict how the Sun will change in the future, providing a comprehensive picture of the Sun’s inner workings based on well-tested scientific theories.