Out-of-plane magnetic field topology at the electron scale
Presentation Type
Poster
Presenter Format
In Person Meeting Talk
Topic
Dayside Science
Start Date
10-5-2022 5:30 PM
Abstract
Inside of the ion diffusion region, the magnetic field topology can become significantly more complex during reconnection. Here, we present the case of a highly asymmetric, moderate guide field reconnection event. The interference of the guide field and Hall field creates an additional kink in the magnetic field north or south of the X-line, which has recently been associated with a wave-particle instability and anisotropy in the outflow regions. We also discuss some distinct classes of these electron-scale topological structures to consider for future events.
Out-of-plane magnetic field topology at the electron scale
Inside of the ion diffusion region, the magnetic field topology can become significantly more complex during reconnection. Here, we present the case of a highly asymmetric, moderate guide field reconnection event. The interference of the guide field and Hall field creates an additional kink in the magnetic field north or south of the X-line, which has recently been associated with a wave-particle instability and anisotropy in the outflow regions. We also discuss some distinct classes of these electron-scale topological structures to consider for future events.
