In situ observations of reconnection Hall magnetic fields at Mars: Evidence for ion diffusion region encounters

2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (A11) ◽  
pp. n/a-n/a ◽  
Author(s):  
J. S. Halekas ◽  
J. P. Eastwood ◽  
D. A. Brain ◽  
T. D. Phan ◽  
M. Øieroset ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Diffusion Region ◽  
Ion Diffusion ◽  
In Situ Observations

In Situ Observations of the Ion Diffusion Region in the Venusian Magnetotail

2020 ◽  
Vol 126 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Gao ◽  
Z. J. Rong ◽  
M. Persson ◽  
G. Stenberg ◽  
Y. C. Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Region ◽  
Ion Diffusion ◽  
In Situ Observations

scholarly journals First in situ evidence of electron pitch angle scattering due to magnetic field line curvature in the Ion diffusion region

2016 ◽  
Vol 121 (5) ◽  
pp. 4103-4110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. C. Zhang ◽  
C. Shen ◽  
A. Marchaudon ◽  
Z. J. Rong ◽  
B. Lavraud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Field Line ◽  
Magnetic Field Line ◽  
Pitch Angle ◽  
Diffusion Region ◽  
Ion Diffusion ◽  
Angle Scattering

scholarly journals Understanding the origins of the heliosphere: integrating observations and measurements from Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, and other space- and ground-based observatories

2020 ◽  
Vol 642 ◽  
pp. A4 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Velli ◽  
L. K. Harra ◽  
A. Vourlidas ◽  
N. Schwadron ◽  
O. Panasenco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Solar Wind ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Energetic Particles ◽  
Solar Energetic Particles ◽  
Coronal Plasma ◽  
Solar Dynamics Observatory ◽  
Surface Magnetic Field ◽  
In Situ Observations

Context. The launch of Parker Solar Probe (PSP) in 2018, followed by Solar Orbiter (SO) in February 2020, has opened a new window in the exploration of solar magnetic activity and the origin of the heliosphere. These missions, together with other space observatories dedicated to solar observations, such as the Solar Dynamics Observatory, Hinode, IRIS, STEREO, and SOHO, with complementary in situ observations from WIND and ACE, and ground based multi-wavelength observations including the DKIST observatory that has just seen first light, promise to revolutionize our understanding of the solar atmosphere and of solar activity, from the generation and emergence of the Sun’s magnetic field to the creation of the solar wind and the acceleration of solar energetic particles. Aims. Here we describe the scientific objectives of the PSP and SO missions, and highlight the potential for discovery arising from synergistic observations. Here we put particular emphasis on how the combined remote sensing and in situ observations of SO, that bracket the outer coronal and inner heliospheric observations by PSP, may provide a reconstruction of the solar wind and magnetic field expansion from the Sun out to beyond the orbit of Mercury in the first phases of the mission. In the later, out-of-ecliptic portions of the SO mission, the solar surface magnetic field measurements from SO and the multi-point white-light observations from both PSP and SO will shed light on the dynamic, intermittent solar wind escaping from helmet streamers, pseudo-streamers, and the confined coronal plasma, and on solar energetic particle transport. Methods. Joint measurements during PSP–SO alignments, and magnetic connections along the same flux tube complemented by alignments with Earth, dual PSP–Earth, and SO-Earth, as well as with STEREO-A, SOHO, and BepiColumbo will allow a better understanding of the in situ evolution of solar-wind plasma flows and the full three-dimensional distribution of the solar wind from a purely observational point of view. Spectroscopic observations of the corona, and optical and radio observations, combined with direct in situ observations of the accelerating solar wind will provide a new foundation for understanding the fundamental physical processes leading to the energy transformations from solar photospheric flows and magnetic fields into the hot coronal plasma and magnetic fields and finally into the bulk kinetic energy of the solar wind and solar energetic particles. Results. We discuss the initial PSP observations, which already provide a compelling rationale for new measurement campaigns by SO, along with ground- and space-based assets within the synergistic context described above.

A Provably Positive, Divergence-free Constrained Transport Scheme for the Simulation of Solar Wind

2021 ◽  
Vol 257 (2) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Man Zhang ◽  
Xueshang Feng ◽  
Xiaojing Liu ◽  
Liping Yang
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
Wave Speeds ◽  
In Situ Observations ◽  
Divergence Free ◽  
Constrained Transport

Abstract In this paper, we present a provably positive, divergence-free constrained transport (CT) scheme to simulate the steady-state solar wind ambient with the three-dimensional magnetohydrodynamics numerical model. The positivity can be lost in two ways: one way is in the reconstruction process, and the other is in the updating process when the variables are advanced to the next time step. We adopt a self-adjusting strategy to bring the density and pressure into the permitted range in the reconstruction process, and use modified wave speeds in the Harten–Lax–van Leer flux to ensure the positivity in the updating process. The CT method can keep the magnetic fields divergence-free if the magnetic fields are divergence-free initially. Thus, we combine the least-squares reconstruction of the magnetic fields with the divergence-free constraints to make the magnetic fields globally solenoidal initially. Furthermore, we adopt a radial basis function method to interpolate variables at boundaries that can keep the magnetic field locally divergence-free. To verify the capability of the model in producing structured solar wind, the modeled results are compared with Parker Solar Probe (PSP) in situ observations during its first two encounters, as well as Wind observations at 1 au. Additionally, a solar maximum solar wind background is simulated to show the property of the model’s ability to preserve the positivity. The results show that the model can provide a relatively satisfactory comparison with PSP or Wind observations, and the divergence error is about 10−10 for all of the tests in this paper.

In situ observations of electromigration induced void behavior

1995 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 244-245
Author(s):  
T. Marieb ◽  
J. C. Bravman ◽  
P. Flinn ◽  
D. Gardner ◽  
M. Madden
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Void Nucleation ◽  
Plan View ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Nucleation Sites ◽  
Microelectronics Industry ◽  
In Situ Observations ◽  
Backscatter Electron Detector ◽  
Voltage Scanning

Electromigration and stress voiding have been active areas of research in the microelectronics industry for many years. While accelerated testing of these phenomena has been performed for the last 25 years[1-2], only recently has the introduction of high voltage scanning electron microscopy (HVSEM) made possible in situ testing of realistic, passivated, full thickness samples at high resolution.With a combination of in situ HVSEM and post-testing transmission electron microscopy (TEM) , electromigration void nucleation sites in both normal polycrystalline and near-bamboo pure Al were investigated. The effect of the microstructure of the lines on the void motion was also studied.The HVSEM used was a slightly modified JEOL 1200 EX II scanning TEM with a backscatter electron detector placed above the sample[3]. To observe electromigration in situ the sample was heated and the line had current supplied to it to accelerate the voiding process. After testing lines were prepared for TEM by employing the plan-view wedge technique [6].

Tuning the Magnetic Alignment of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Perpendicular to Parallel Using Lepidocrocite Nanoparticles

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Guccini ◽  
Sugam Kumar ◽  
Yulia Trushkina ◽  
Gergely Nagy ◽  
Christina Schütz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
Small Angle Neutron Scattering ◽  
Lower Amount ◽  
Magnetic Alignment ◽  
Polarized Optical Microscopy ◽  
Parallel Orientation ◽  
Weak Magnetic Fields

The magnetic alignment of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and lepidocrocite nanorods (LpN), pristine and in hybrid suspensions has been investigated using contrast-matched small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) under in situ magnetic fields (0 – 6.8 T) and polarized optical microscopy. The pristine CNC (diamagnetic) and pristine LpN (paramagnetic) align perpendicular and parallel to the direction of field, respectively. The alignment of both the nanoparticles in their hybrid suspensions depends on the relative amount of the two components (CNC and LpN) and strength of the applied magnetic field. In the presence of 10 wt% LpN and fields < 1.0 T, the CNC align parallel to the field. In the hybrid containing lower amount of LpN (1 wt%), the ordering of CNC is partially frustrated in all range of magnetic field. At the same time, the LpN shows both perpendicular and parallel orientation, in the presence of CNC. This study highlights that the natural perpendicular ordering of CNC can be switched to parallel by weak magnetic fields and the incorporation of paramagnetic nanoparticle as LpN, as well it gives a method to influence the orientation of LpN.<br>

scholarly journals Fully in situ Nb/InAs-nanowire Josephson junctions by selective-area growth and shadow evaporation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pujitha Perla ◽  
H. Aruni Fonseka ◽  
Patrick Zellekens ◽  
Russell Deacon ◽  
Yisong Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Josephson Junctions ◽  
Quantum Circuits ◽  
Selective Area Growth ◽  
Selective Area ◽  
Area Growth ◽  
Shadow Evaporation ◽  
Superconducting Quantum Circuits

Nb/InAs-nanowire Josephson junctions are fabricated in situ by a special shadow evaporation scheme for the superconducting Nb electrode. The junctions are interesting candidates for superconducting quantum circuits requiring large magnetic fields.

scholarly journals In situ observations of coral spawning and spawn slick at Lankayan Island, Sabah, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sze Hoon Gan ◽  
Zarinah Waheed ◽  
Fung Chen Chung ◽  
Davies Austin Spiji ◽  
Leony Sikim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coral Spawning ◽  
In Situ Observations
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