Two-dimensional MHD simulations of relativistic magnetic reconnection

Details Two-dimensional MHD simulations of relativistic magnetic reconnection Two-dimensional MHD simulations of relativistic magnetic reconnection

2006-07-13

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0607285v2

Astrophys.J.647:L123-L126,2006

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

11 pages, 4 figures, accepted by ApJL

Scientific paper

10.1086/507520

It has been recognized that magnetic reconnection process is of great importance in high-energy astrophysics. We develop a new two-dimensional relativistic resistive magnetohydrodynamic (R$^2$MHD) code, and carry out numerical simulations of magnetic reconnection. We find that outflow velocity reaches Alfv\'{e}n velocity in the inflow region, and that higher Alfv\'{e}n velocity provides higher reconnection rate. We also find Lorentz contraction plays an important role in enhancement of reconnection rate.

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