Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Jul 2009
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2009jgra..11400b09l&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research, Volume 114, Issue 23, CiteID A00B09
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
9
Interplanetary Physics: Coronal Mass Ejections (7513), Solar Physics, Astrophysics, And Astronomy: Magnetic Reconnection (2723, 7835), Magnetospheric Physics: Magnetotail, Solar Physics, Astrophysics, And Astronomy: Corona
Scientific paper
Solar coronal mass ejections and their interplanetary counterparts often show evidence of a twisted flux rope structure that is nearly identical, though of vastly different spatial scale, to plasmoids observed in the Earth's magnetotail. This paper reviews the current understanding of flux rope formation, morphology, and evolution in coronal mass ejections and magnetotail plasmoids. It highlights the idea that flux rope formation is a common space physics phenomenon and that the physical mechanisms responsible for flux rope formation occur over a wide range of plasma conditions wherever current sheets exist.
Linton Mark G.
Moldwin Mark B.
No associations
LandOfFree
A comparison of the formation and evolution of magnetic flux ropes in solar coronal mass ejections and magnetotail plasmoids 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 A comparison of the formation and evolution of magnetic flux ropes in solar coronal mass ejections and magnetotail plasmoids, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A comparison of the formation and evolution of magnetic flux ropes in solar coronal mass ejections and magnetotail plasmoids will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1863266