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Magnetic field merging in the solar windMagnetic field merging in the solar wind is discussed in terms of steady-state merging, which involves a steady flow field, and of spontaneous merging, which involves an instability such as the tearing instability. Spontaneous merging is found to be more effective than steady-state merging.
Document ID
19730002063
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schindler, K.
(European Space Research Inst. Frascati, Italy)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Res. Center Solar Wind
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Accession Number
73N10790
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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