First-Principles Theory of the Relativistic Magnetic Reconnection Rate in Astrophysical Pair Plasmas.
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DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.129.265101
Abstract: We develop a first-principles model for the relativistic magnetic reconnection rate in strongly magnetized pair plasmas. By considering the energy budget and required current density near the x-line, we analytically show that in the magnetically… read more here.
Keywords: reconnection rate; pair plasmas; reconnection; relativistic magnetic ... See more keywords