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Galsgaard et al. 2003
Galsgaard, K., Priest, E.R. and Titov, V.S. (2003). Numerical experiments on wave propagation towards a 3D null point due to rotational motions. Journal of Geophysical Research 108: doi: 10.1029/2002JA009393. issn: 0148-0227.

We describe 3D resistive magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) numerical experiments at a null point driven by the rotation of magnetic field lines near the spine of the null. When field lines around the spine are rotated, a twist wave propagates toward the null along field lines, satisfying a Klein--Gordon equation. While the helical Alfv¿n wave spreads out as the null is approached, a fast-mode wave focuses on the null and wraps around it. Only a weak diffusion of the twisted field line structure is found to take place.

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Mathematical Geophysics, Modeling, Mathematical Geophysics, Nonlinear dynamics, Solar Physics, Astrophysics, and Astronomy, Magnetic fields, Solar Physics, Astrophysics, and Astronomy, Corona
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Journal of Geophysical Research
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