Changed paradigm of fast magnetic reconnection. (arXiv:2002.04409v1 [physics.plasm-ph])
<a href="http://arxiv.org/find/physics/1/au:+Boozer_A/0/1/0/all/0/1">Allen H Boozer</a>
Although magnetic reconnection takes place in three-dimensional space,
reconnection theory has focused on two-dimensional models for more than sixty
years. Well-posed three-dimensional mathematics associated with the theory of
fluid mixing provides a predictive and compelling explanation for why fast
magnetic reconnection is prevalent—exponentially large variations in the
separations between magnetic field lines. The proofs have been simplified to
remove any rational reason to maintain a focus on two dimensional models, which
fail to represent the mathematical properties of three-dimensional space.
Although magnetic reconnection takes place in three-dimensional space,
reconnection theory has focused on two-dimensional models for more than sixty
years. Well-posed three-dimensional mathematics associated with the theory of
fluid mixing provides a predictive and compelling explanation for why fast
magnetic reconnection is prevalent—exponentially large variations in the
separations between magnetic field lines. The proofs have been simplified to
remove any rational reason to maintain a focus on two dimensional models, which
fail to represent the mathematical properties of three-dimensional space.
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