Separation of Accelerated Particles During Reconnection Processes
Abstract
Using a 2.5 D relativistic electromagnetic particle-in-cell code the acceleration of particles in the electron-positron and electron-"proton" plasmas during the reconnection process is studied. It is found that the electrons and positrons as well as electrons and protons appeared during the tearing and coalescence processes in different locations. In dependence on the local magnetic field connectivity it can lead to spatial separation of the accelerated electrons and positrons or electrons and protons.
- Publication:
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Central European Astrophysical Bulletin
- Pub Date:
- 2008
- Bibcode:
- 2008CEAB...32...29K
- Keywords:
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- Plasmas;
- flares;
- particle acceleration