Notes on the Dipole Coordinate System
Space Physics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
A strong magnetic field can make it advantageous to work in a coordinate system aligned with dipolar field lines. This monograph collect the formulas for some of the most frequently used expressions and operations in dipole coordinates.
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@article{arxiv.physics/0606044,
title = {Notes on the Dipole Coordinate System},
author = {M. Swisdak},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0606044},
year = {2007}
}