It is consistent with Arps model. Possible, but not expected using the standard model (according to the authors). Both models could be wrong.

If this is a 'blending' of a distant and local magnetic field, it would mean the standard model assumption that galactic electromagnetic fields are 'late arrivals' is wrong. This requires a major revision in models often used in the development of galactic clusters. It has never made sense to me that complex models have ignored electric field effects for so long: It is much easier to explain structure like the great wall and spidery clusters with polar field effects in the models, rather than relying upon gravity and 'an inflationary bounce'.

Another victum of this lastest observation is the Cosmic Microwave Background. When you put strong electromagnetic fields about much more distant galactic structure, these major emf potentials can and likely will extend KZ ripples from a greatly extended range of galaxies, polluting the background. It is analogus to the visible 'glow' you can see in the general area of Chicago for hundreds of miles approaching the city - you can't separate individual cities from the general glow.

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