Among the different plasmas, Geospace is a natural plasma laboratory to study the\u00a0ground truth of how magnetic reconnection operates in nature, since plasmas and fields in action can be directly measured at high cadence. For such in-situ observations, multipoint\u00a0measurements, where temporal and spatial variations can be separated, are\u00a0essential for detecting the complex energy conversion processes. With the recent\u00a0advances in in-situ measurement capabilities, studying non-ideal MHD and kinetic\u00a0physics of magnetic reconnection and relevant plasma processes became for the first\u00a0time possible from spacecraft observations. These new observations from different\u00a0plasma regions (magnetopause, magnetotail current sheet, magnetosheath, solar wind)\u00a0will be highlighted in the workshop. Enhanced computational capabilities enable us to\u00a0survey effects of different plasma regimes and current sheet configuration. Dedicated\u00a0runs for direct comparison between the theory and the observations became possible\u00a0also for electron-scale physics. Observational and theoretical studies on those effects of\u00a0the plasma conditions, current sheet geometries, role of the waves and turbulence,\u00a0particle acceleration, multi-scale aspect of the reconnection will be discussed. Analysis\u00a0schemes that have been newly developed for characterizing the temporal\/spatial\u00a0changes of the complex plasma processes will be reviewed.<\/p>\n
Sudden release of magnetic energy due to magnetic reconnection has been detected\u00a0by different wave-length in astrophysical phenomena such as flares and gamma-ray\u00a0bursts. Recent advances in theoretical simulations have significantly contributed to\u00a0understanding magnetic reconnection not only for geospace but for astrophysical\u00a0plasma to help explain the remote sensing data of reconnection. Magnetic reconnection\u00a0in these different environments are highlighted and compared with the reconnection in\u00a0the geospace.<\/p>\n
The objectives of the workshop is to review progress in research of magnetic\u00a0reconnection and relevant processes in space plasma, based on recent in-situ multipoint\u00a0observations and theoretical simulations, and to discuss its astrophysical context.<\/p>\n
The purpose of this is to produce the first ISSI reference work on magnetic\u00a0reconnection dedicated to in-situ multipoint plasma observations combined with\u00a0theoretical advancements. Both micro-scale and multi-scale aspects will be included,\u00a0to be useful for interpreting and quantifying reconnection in other planetary and\u00a0astrophysical context. The Workshop will cover observations and modeling and\u00a0highlight what has been learned and what is still not understood.<\/p>\n
The Workshop will cover the following main themes:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Micro-scale processes of magnetic reconnection<\/p>\n
\u2022 Role of waves and turbulence<\/p>\n
\u2022 Multi-scale aspects and large-scale context\/consequence<\/p>\n
\u2022 Advances in data analysis techniques and simulation techniques<\/p>\n
\u2022 Magnetic reconnection in astrophysics and other environment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Among the different plasmas, Geospace is a natural plasma laboratory to study the\u00a0ground truth of how magnetic reconnection operates in nature, since plasmas and fields in action can be directly measured at high cadence. For such in-situ observations, multipoint\u00a0measurements, where … Continue reading