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The resistive evolution of force-free magnetic fields. Part 1. Slab geometry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2009

J. Reid
Affiliation:
Department of Natural Philosophy, The University, Glasgow G12 8QQ
E. W. Laing
Affiliation:
Department of Natural Philosophy, The University, Glasgow G12 8QQ

Abstract

The resistive evolution of a magnetic field through force-free states is discussed, and some unusual features described.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1979

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