Final Report Experimental Study of Impulsive Reconnection in a Current Carrying Magnetic Arcade

Craig, Darren¹ 

[1] Wheaton College

关键词: Reconnection;    Arcade;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1086588
RP-ID  :  DOE/08ER55002-1
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1086588

学科分类：原子、分子光学和等离子物理

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The Wheaton Impulsive Reconnection Experiment (WIRX) is a new experiment now underway at Wheaton College for the study of magnetic reconnection. The experiment is composed of two parallel electrodes, linked by a magnetic arcade that is generated by a coil surrounding the electrodes. Current is driven along the arcade from one electrode to another. When enough current is driven, the arcade is expected to disrupt or segment by reconnection allowing a study of 3D reconnection. This report is the final report for a three year grant period.