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= Interplanetary magnetic field
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The interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) is a magnetic field that permeates the space between planets in our solar system. It is primarily carried by the solar wind, which is a stream of charged particles (mainly electrons and protons) emitted by the Sun. The IMF is a manifestation of the solar magnetic field as it extends outward from the Sun into interplanetary space.