Journal ArticleOPEN ACCESS

An Exact Solution for Steady State Magnetic Reconnection in Three Dimensions

  • Craig I
  • Fabling R
  • Henton S
  • et al.
The Astrophysical Journal (1995) 455(2)
DOI: 10.1086/309822
58Citations
Citations of this article
5Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

Abstract

An exact three-dimensional solution is derived for the steady state magnetic reconnection of incompressible, resistive plasmas. The analysis provides a natural extension of the analytic, two-dimensional reconnection solution of Craig & Henton. The solution shows how advective motions through the separatrix "spine-curve" lead to global current sheets aligned to the separatrix "fan". © 1995 The American Astronomical Society.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Craig, I. J. D., Fabling, R. B., Henton, S. M., & Rickard, G. J. (1995). An Exact Solution for Steady State Magnetic Reconnection in Three Dimensions. The Astrophysical Journal, 455(2). https://doi.org/10.1086/309822

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free