Understanding the dynamics and energetics of magnetic reconnection in a laboratory plasma

Masaaki Yamada
Princeton Plasma Physics laboratory, Princeton University

Magnetic reconnection is a fundamental process at work in laboratory, space and astrophysical plasmas, in which magnetic field lines change their topology and convert magnetic energy to plasma particles by acceleration and heating. I will present a short review of recent discoveries and findings in the research of fast magnetic reconnection in laboratory, space, and astrophysical plasmas.

Place: 2F Conf. room / 研究管理棟２階会議場（1236号室）