Analytic Model and Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations of Three-dimensional Magnetic Switchbacks

Parker Solar Probe observations reveal that the near-Sun space is almost filled with magnetic switchbacks (“switchbacks” hereinafter), which may be a major contributor to the heating and acceleration of solar wind. Here, for the first time, we develop an analytic model of an axisymmetric switchback...

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Main Authors: Chen Shi, Marco Velli, Gabor Toth, Kun Zhang, Anna Tenerani, Zesen Huang, Nikos Sioulas, Bart van der Holst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:The Astrophysical Journal Letters
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ad335a