Sitnov, M. I.

(UMCP/IREAP)

Origin, structure and dynamics of thin anisotropic current sheets

Abstract

I will discuss the new models of thin current sheets, which appear to better describe the recent space and laboratory measurements than the classical Harris model, as well as the results of PIC simulations based on these new models. New effects such as the current granulation and possible dawnward propagation of kink-type waves will be highlighted.