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field-line reconnection |
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field-line reconnection [′fēld ‚līn ‚rē·kə′nek·shən] (astronomy) A topological rearrangement of the magnetic field lines surrounding an astronomical body, for example, the transfer of lines between open and closed configurations in the terrestrial magnetotail; a possible source of the energy released explosively in solar flares and magnetospheric substorms. Also known as field line annihilation; magnetic merging. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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