Objective
Magnetic reconnection (MR) converts magnetic energy into kinetic and thermal energy of a plasma through a rearrangement in the connectivity of magnetic field lines. It represents a phenomenon of fundamental importance for both astrophysical and laboratory plasmas. We propose to carry out an analysis of MR in weakly collisional plasmas by taking into account kinetic effects, in order to better understand and go beyond the limitations imposed by the commonly adopted MR models based on a fluid description of a plasma. In particular, we shall consider the effect of pressure anisotropy and the role of a magnetic guide field.
The first stage of the project will consist of an analysis of a recently derived fluid model for MR, which is valid for guide fields of arbitrary intensity. Subsequently we will perform an investigation based on a kinetic model. Finally, a comparison between the results derived from fluid and kinetic models will be carried out. The work methodology will be based on a combination of analytical and numerical techniques. This project will benefit from the candidate's experience acquired during his PhD studies supported by a European training Network fellowship. However, that of MR is a very broad area of research and this project is not simply a continuation of the candidate's PhD work, but it will exploit the state-of-the-art numerical techniques. Furthermore, the consequences of research work will be assessed mostly in the context of laboratory plasmas, with a direct comparison with experimental data, while the candidate's PhD work was relevant mainly to solar plasma physics.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- natural sciences mathematics pure mathematics topology
- natural sciences physical sciences astronomy galactic astronomy solar physics
- natural sciences physical sciences plasma physics
- natural sciences physical sciences nuclear physics nuclear fusion
You need to log in or register to use this function
Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
FP6-2002-MOBILITY-11
See other projects for this call
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
TORINO
Italy
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.