Other
Scientific paper
Jul 1987
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1987jgr....92.7368h&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research (ISSN 0148-0227), vol. 92, July 1, 1987, p. 7368-7380.
Other
53
Collisionless Plasmas, Electric Fields, Electron Distribution, Lines Of Force, Magnetic Field Configurations, Tearing Modes (Plasmas), Magnetic Field Reconnection, Neutral Sheets
Scientific paper
Electron dynamics has not been self-consistently considered in collisionless tearing mode theories to date because of the mathematical complexity of the Vlasov-Maxwell equations. It has been found, using computer simulations, that electrostatic fields play an important role in the tearing mode. Vlasov theory, including the electrostatic field, is investigated for topologies with both antiparallel and nonantiparallel magnetic field lines. The electrostatic field influences the resonant current in the neutral sheet which is a non-MHD effect, and modifies the linear growth rate. At the magnetopause, where the field lines are not antiparallel, the electrostatic effect acts to raise the linear growth rate of the tearing mode. On the other hand, in the magnetotail, where magnetic field lines are antiparallel, the electrostatic effect reduces the tearing mode growth rate.
No associations
LandOfFree
The electrostatic effect for the collisionless tearing mode does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with The electrostatic effect for the collisionless tearing mode, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The electrostatic effect for the collisionless tearing mode will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-791175