Experimental investigation of 3D magnetic reconnection at the null point

Speaker: 
Professor Chijie Xiao
Institution: 
Peking University
Date: 
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Time: 
11:00 am
Location: 
FRH 4179
Abstract:
I will report some preliminary results on 3D magnetic reconnection in the PKU Plasma Test device (PPT), such as the waves along the spines and the fan surfaces, as well as the particle dynamics around it. Furthermore, some nulls detected in the space will be reviewed and compared. These results will be helpful to increasing our understanding of magnetic nulls and 3D reconnection.
Host: 
Zhihong Lin