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We study particle trajectories at an X-type neutral point, in the presence of a time-varying electric field. We present consequent distributions of electrons and protons, and suggest that a disturbance propagating through a neutral point may damp by particle acceleration.
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Petkaki, P., Mackinnon, A.L. (1994). Particle Orbits Near a Neutral Point. In: Van den Oord, G.H.J. (eds) Fragmented Energy Release in Sun and Stars. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1014-3_15
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