Significance of CDC

Like the tail, the plasma forms its own magnetic field. In this case, the plasma has positive feedback, making the field MORE trapping with greater density and/or greater temperature. (Dessler-Parker)
CDC is a sponge for wave energy. Very low Q (Hassam, 1997)
CDC is a substantial trap, lasting for hours, and possibly days. (May 29, 1996 event)
CDC has very large fluctuation power, dB/B~1
CDC is a quadrupole trap, diffusion => energization
CDC is a stochastic trap, wg ~ 10 wb ~ 100wd

Like the tail, the plasma forms its own magnetic field. In this case, the plasma has positive feedback, making the field MORE trapping with greater density and/or greater temperature. (Dessler-Parker)