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Reconnection in two dimensions - Localization of vorticity and current near magnetic X-pointsSimulations of reconnection utilizing spectral methods show that the 'reconnection zone' exhibits internal structure in the form of a current filament and a 'quadrupole' of kinetic vorticity. A qualitative model of the dynamical role of these local structures is presented. It is suggested that the effect of small scale structures near the X-point is to increase the rate of reconnection.
Document ID
19820051676
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Matthaeus, W. H.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Laboratory for Extraterrestrial Physics, Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: Geophysical Research Letters
Volume: 9
Subject Category
Plasma Physics
Accession Number
82A35211
Distribution Limits
Public
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