Plasmoid

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:compatibleWith A solid object
gptkbp:describedBy A coherent structure of plasma and magnetic fields
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Irving_Langmuir
1920s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Plasmoid
gptkbp:mayInclude Hot plasma
Trapped magnetic field lines
gptkbp:observedBy gptkb:Solar_flares
Earth's magnetotail
Laboratory fusion devices
gptkbp:occurredIn Astrophysical phenomena
Laboratory plasmas
Space plasmas
gptkbp:produces Magnetic reconnection events
Plasma instabilities
gptkbp:relatedTo Plasma physics
Magnetic reconnection
gptkbp:shape Often cylindrical or toroidal
gptkbp:studiedIn Solar physics
Magnetospheric physics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Plasma_Calendar
gptkb:Astral_Adventurer's_Guide
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7