Abstract
The paper considers the energy spectrum of particles accelerated near X-point of the magnetic field in the course of the tearing instability development in the current layer. The time dynamics of the spectrum at the linear and nonlinear stages of the instability is studied. The contribution of the particles inflowing into the vicinity of the magnetic X-point due to drift in the crossed electrical and magnetic fields was also taken into account. The dynamics of particle acceleration is numerically simulated and the results of the simulation are compared with the theoretical model. The analytical and numerical calculations are in reasonable agreement with the results of IMP satellites 7 and 8 energetic proton measurements in a wide energy interval.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
