Topological constraints in magnetic field relaxation

Candelaresi, S. (2014) Topological constraints in magnetic field relaxation. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 544, 012006. (doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/544/1/012006)

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Abstract

Stability and reconnection of magnetic fields play a fundamental role in natural and manmade plasma. In these applications the field's topology determines the stability of the magnetic field. Here I will describe the importance of one topology quantifier, the magnetic helicity, which impedes any free decay of the magnetic energy. Further constraints come from the fixed point index which hinders the field to relax into the Taylor state.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Candelaresi, Dr Simon
Authors: Candelaresi, S.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics
Journal Name:Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Publisher:IOP Publishing
ISSN:1742-6588
ISSN (Online):1742-6596
Published Online:20 October 2014
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2014 The Author
First Published:First published in Journal of Physics: Conference Series 544: 012006
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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