x-point

<radiobiology> Place where the poloidal magnetic field vanishes in such a way that two flux surfaces appear to cross, for example where the main plasma joins the divertor or between magnetic islands. Location where magnetic reconnection takes place.

See: magnetic reconnection, divertors, O-point.

(09 Oct 1997)


Terms mentioned in text: radiobiology, place, magnetic, field, way, flux, surfaces, cross, main, plasma, joins, divertor, magnetic islands, magnetic reconnection, takes, magnetic reconnection, divertors, o-point
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