Asymmetric Magnetic Reconnection in Solar Eruption Events

Authors

Drake Ranquist, Brigham Young University
Dr. Victor Migenes, Brigham Young University

Keywords

asymmetric magnetic reconnection, solar eruption events, plasmoids

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

Space weather is of great interest due to its effects on orbiting satellites. The charged particles thrown off from the sun during eruption events like solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) can damage and destroy the electronics aboard spacecraft. They also warp Earth’s magnetosphere and create the dazzling auroras. Knowledge of the processes during solar eruptions is significant in order to predict space weather events.

Recommended Citation

Ranquist, Drake and Migenes, Dr. Victor (2013) "Asymmetric Magnetic Reconnection in Solar Eruption Events," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2792.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2792