In this work,the evolution of a highly unstable m=1 resistive tearing mode,leading to plasmoid formation in a Harris sheet,is studied in the framework of full MHD model using the Non-Ideal Magnetohydrodynamics with Ro...In this work,the evolution of a highly unstable m=1 resistive tearing mode,leading to plasmoid formation in a Harris sheet,is studied in the framework of full MHD model using the Non-Ideal Magnetohydrodynamics with Rotation,Open Discussion simulation.Following the initial nonlinear growth of the primary m=1 island,the X-point develops into a secondary elongated current sheet that eventually breaks into plasmoids.Two distinctive viscous regimes are found for the plasmoid formation and saturation.In the low viscosity regime(i.e.P_(r)■1),the plasmoid width increases sharply with viscosity,whereas in the viscosity dominant regime(i.e.P_(r)■1),the plasmoid size gradually decreases with viscosity.Such a finding quantifies the role of viscosity in modulating the plasmoid formation process through its effects on the plasma flow and the reconnection itself.展开更多
We review and summarize the applications of the Grad-Shafranov(GS) reconstruction technique to space plasma structures in the Earth's magnetosphere and in the interplanetary space. We organize our presentations fo...We review and summarize the applications of the Grad-Shafranov(GS) reconstruction technique to space plasma structures in the Earth's magnetosphere and in the interplanetary space. We organize our presentations following the branches of the "academic family tree" rooted on Prof. Bengt U. ? Sonnerup, the inventor of the GS method. Special attentions are paid to validations of the GS reconstruction results via(1) the direct validation by co-spatial in-situ measurements among multiple spacecraft, and(2) indirect validation by implications and interpretations of the physical connection between the structures reconstructed and other related processes. For the latter, the inter-comparison and interconnection between the large-scale magnetic flux ropes(i.e., Magnetic Clouds) in the solar wind and their solar source properties are presented. In addition, we also summarize various GS-type(or-like) reconstruction and an extension of the GS technique to toroidal geometry. In particular,we point to a possible advancement with added complexity of "helical symmetry" and mixed helicity, in the hope of stimulating interest in future development. We close by offering some thoughts on appreciating the scientific merit of GS reconstruction in general.展开更多
Cluster spacecraft observed an earthward flowing plasmoid along with a travelling compression region （TCR） structure in southern plasma sheet boundary layer （PSBL） at 21：09 UT of September 19, 2001. We have recon...Cluster spacecraft observed an earthward flowing plasmoid along with a travelling compression region （TCR） structure in southern plasma sheet boundary layer （PSBL） at 21：09 UT of September 19, 2001. We have reconstructed the two-dimensional topology of the magnetic field structure observed by C1 using Grad-Shafranov reconstruction method. Results show that CI passed through part of a plasmoid, which compressed the lobe magnetic field and formed a TCR. The size of the whole plas- moid structure in X direction is estimated to be about 3 Re. Furthermore, using multi-spacecraft observations, we have found some detailed information about this structure. First, C1 observed bi-streaming electron components, which supports our sug- gestion that the spacecraft passed through closed field lines. Second, a small magnetic field perturbation within this plasmoid accompanied by slight decrease in electron flux suggests that a flux rope core might exist at the center of the plasmoid.展开更多
基金supported by the National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Science Program of China(No.2019YFE03050004)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11775221 and 51821005)+3 种基金U.S.DOE(Nos.DE-FG02-86ER53218 and DESC0018001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities at Huazhong University of Science and Technology(No.2019kfyXJJS193)the support from NIMROD teamthe support from the Chinese Government Scholarship。
文摘In this work,the evolution of a highly unstable m=1 resistive tearing mode,leading to plasmoid formation in a Harris sheet,is studied in the framework of full MHD model using the Non-Ideal Magnetohydrodynamics with Rotation,Open Discussion simulation.Following the initial nonlinear growth of the primary m=1 island,the X-point develops into a secondary elongated current sheet that eventually breaks into plasmoids.Two distinctive viscous regimes are found for the plasmoid formation and saturation.In the low viscosity regime(i.e.P_(r)■1),the plasmoid width increases sharply with viscosity,whereas in the viscosity dominant regime(i.e.P_(r)■1),the plasmoid size gradually decreases with viscosity.Such a finding quantifies the role of viscosity in modulating the plasmoid formation process through its effects on the plasma flow and the reconnection itself.
基金supported by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Science Foundation (NSF) (Grants Nos. AGS-1062050, NNG04GF47G, NNG06GD41G, NNX12AF97G, NNX12AH50G, NNH13ZDA001N, and NNX14AF41G)
文摘We review and summarize the applications of the Grad-Shafranov(GS) reconstruction technique to space plasma structures in the Earth's magnetosphere and in the interplanetary space. We organize our presentations following the branches of the "academic family tree" rooted on Prof. Bengt U. ? Sonnerup, the inventor of the GS method. Special attentions are paid to validations of the GS reconstruction results via(1) the direct validation by co-spatial in-situ measurements among multiple spacecraft, and(2) indirect validation by implications and interpretations of the physical connection between the structures reconstructed and other related processes. For the latter, the inter-comparison and interconnection between the large-scale magnetic flux ropes(i.e., Magnetic Clouds) in the solar wind and their solar source properties are presented. In addition, we also summarize various GS-type(or-like) reconstruction and an extension of the GS technique to toroidal geometry. In particular,we point to a possible advancement with added complexity of "helical symmetry" and mixed helicity, in the hope of stimulating interest in future development. We close by offering some thoughts on appreciating the scientific merit of GS reconstruction in general.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.375 41150110579)the Research Funding Project Thales/HNSWRN,NSRF(Grant No.339868)
文摘Cluster spacecraft observed an earthward flowing plasmoid along with a travelling compression region （TCR） structure in southern plasma sheet boundary layer （PSBL） at 21：09 UT of September 19, 2001. We have reconstructed the two-dimensional topology of the magnetic field structure observed by C1 using Grad-Shafranov reconstruction method. Results show that CI passed through part of a plasmoid, which compressed the lobe magnetic field and formed a TCR. The size of the whole plas- moid structure in X direction is estimated to be about 3 Re. Furthermore, using multi-spacecraft observations, we have found some detailed information about this structure. First, C1 observed bi-streaming electron components, which supports our sug- gestion that the spacecraft passed through closed field lines. Second, a small magnetic field perturbation within this plasmoid accompanied by slight decrease in electron flux suggests that a flux rope core might exist at the center of the plasmoid.
