Vekstein, G. and Bian, N.H. (2005) Forced magnetic reconnection at a neutral x-point. Astrophysical Journal, 632(2), L151-L154. (doi: 10.1086/497690)
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Abstract
The response of a two-dimensional X-type neutral point magnetic field to a quasi-static perturbation is considered. The latter is specified by a redistribution of the magnetic flux at a circular boundary centered on the neutral point. A special role of the dipole (m = 1) azimuthal perturbation component is revealed as the only one that results in the formation of a current sheet and subsequent magnetic reconnection. The excess magnetic energy released by such reconnective relaxation is also derived.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Bian, Dr Nicolas Horace |
| Authors: | Vekstein, G., and Bian, N.H. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Journal Name: | Astrophysical Journal |
| ISSN: | 0004-637X |
| ISSN (Online): | 1538-4357 |
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