Magnetic reconnection a modern synthesis of theory, experiment, and observations

The essential introduction to magnetic reconnection—written by a leading pioneer of the field. Plasmas comprise more than 99 percent of the visible universe; and, wherever plasmas are, magnetic reconnection occurs. In this common and yet incompletely understood physical process, oppositely directed...

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Main Author: Yamada, Masaaki
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton ; Oxford Princeton University Press 2022, ©2022
Series:Princeton series in astrophysics
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505 0 |a Introduction 2 Magnetic reconnection observed in space and laboratory plasmas 3 Development of MHD theories for magnetic reconnection, and key observations in laboratory and space plasmas 4 Kinetic description of the reconnection layer: One-dimensional Harris equilibrium and an experimental study 5 Development of two-fluid theory for reconnection coordinated with key observations 6 Laboratory plasma experiments dedicated to the study of magnetic reconnection 7 Recent observations of magnetic reconnection in solar and astrophysical plasmas 8 Recent observations of magnetic reconnection in space astrophysical plasmas 9 Magnetic self-organization phenomena in plasmas and global magnetic reconnection 10 Studies of energy conversion and flows in magnetic reconnection 11 Analysis of energy flow and partitioning in the reconnection layer 12 Cross-discipline study of the two-fluid dynamics of magnetic reconnection in laboratory and magnetopause plasmas 13 The dynamo and the role of magnetic reconnection 14 Magnetic reconnection in large systems 15 Summary and future prospects Appendix A Basic description of waves by dispersion relationship equations Appendix B Plasma parameters for typical laboratory and natural plasmas Appendix C Common notation 
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520 3 |a The essential introduction to magnetic reconnection—written by a leading pioneer of the field. Plasmas comprise more than 99 percent of the visible universe; and, wherever plasmas are, magnetic reconnection occurs. In this common and yet incompletely understood physical process, oppositely directed magnetic fields in a plasma meet, break, and then reconnect, converting the huge amounts of energy stored in magnetic fields into kinetic and thermal energy. In Magnetic Reconnection, Masaaki Yamada offers an illuminating synthesis of modern research and advances on this important topic. Magnetic reconnection produces such phenomena as solar flares and the northern lights, and occurs in nuclear fusion devices. A better understanding of this crucial cosmic activity is essential to comprehending the universe and varied technological applications, such as satellite communications. Most of our knowledge of magnetic reconnection comes from theoretical and computational models and laboratory experiments, but space missions launched in recent years have added up-close observation and measurements to researchers’ tools. Describing the fundamental physics of magnetic reconnection, Yamada connects the theory with the latest results from laboratory experiments and space-based observations, including the Magnetic Reconnection Experiment (MRX) and the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) Mission. He concludes by considering outstanding problems and laying out a road map for future research. Aimed at advanced graduate students and researchers in plasma astrophysics, solar physics, and space physics, Magnetic Reconnection provides cutting-edge information vital area of scientific investigation.