Magnetic Reconnection Null point

The reordering of field lines during magnetic reconnection plays an important part in many astrophysical and terrestrial plasma phenomena. Satellite measurements of a so-called null point during magnetic reconnection should help refine theoretical models of this process.

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Published inNature physics Vol. 2; no. 7; pp. 445 - 446
Main Author Finn, John M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group 01.07.2006
Subjects
Astrophysics
Magnetism
Physics
Plasma
Theory
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Summary:The reordering of field lines during magnetic reconnection plays an important part in many astrophysical and terrestrial plasma phenomena. Satellite measurements of a so-called null point during magnetic reconnection should help refine theoretical models of this process.
Bibliography:USDOE Office of Science (SC), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES)
ISSN:1745-2473
1745-2481
DOI:10.1038/nphys353