Staff profile
Overview
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Dr Peter Wyper
Associate Professor
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Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences |
Research interests
- Numerical simulations of solar eruptions.
- 3D reconnection and topology change.
Publications
Chapter in book
- Magnetic reconnectionPontin, D. I., Wyper, P. F., & Priest, E. R. (2024). Magnetic reconnection. In A. Kumar Srivastava, M. Goossens, & I. Arregui (Eds.), Magnetohydrodynamic Processes in Solar Plasmas (pp. 345-414). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-32-395664-2.00014-1
Journal Article
- Metis Observations of Alfvénic Outflows Driven by Interchange Reconnection in a PseudostreamerRomano, P., Wyper, P., Andretta, V., Antiochos, S., Russano, G., Spadaro, D., Abbo, L., Contarino, L., Elmhamdi, A., Ferrente, F., Lionello, R., Lynch, B. J., MacNeice, P., Romoli, M., Ventura, R., Viall, N., Bemporad, A., Burtovoi, A., Da Deppo, V., … Uslenghi, M. (2025). Metis Observations of Alfvénic Outflows Driven by Interchange Reconnection in a Pseudostreamer. Astrophysical Journal, 982(2). https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/adb1da
- Synthetic Remote-sensing and In Situ Observations of Fine-scale Structure in a Pseudostreamer Coronal Mass Ejection through the Solar CoronaLynch, B. J., Wyper, P. F., Palmerio, E., Casillas, L., Dahlin, J. T., Daldorff, L. K. S., Guidoni, S. E., Higginson, A. K., Kumar, P., Liberatore, A., Liewer, P. C., Panasenco, O., Penteado, P., & Velli, M. (2025). Synthetic Remote-sensing and In Situ Observations of Fine-scale Structure in a Pseudostreamer Coronal Mass Ejection through the Solar Corona. Astrophysical Journal, 277(2), Article 40. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4365/adb14e
- Propagation of untwisting solar jets from the low-beta corona into the super-Alfvénic wind: Testing a solar origin scenario for switchbacksTouresse, J., Pariat, E., Froment, C., Aslanyan, V., Wyper, P. F., & Seyfritz, L. (2024). Propagation of untwisting solar jets from the low-beta corona into the super-Alfvénic wind: Testing a solar origin scenario for switchbacks. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 692, Article A71. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202452019
- A Model for Flux Rope Formation and Disconnection in Pseudostreamer Coronal Mass EjectionsWyper, P. F., Lynch, B. J., DeVore, C. R., Kumar, P., Antiochos, S. K., & Daldorff, L. K. S. (2024). A Model for Flux Rope Formation and Disconnection in Pseudostreamer Coronal Mass Ejections. The Astrophysical Journal, 975(2), Article 168. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ad7941
- Solar Eruptions in Nested Magnetic Flux SystemsKarpen, J. T., Kumar, P., Wyper, P. F., DeVore, C. R., & Antiochos, S. K. (2024). Solar Eruptions in Nested Magnetic Flux Systems. The Astrophysical Journal, 966(1), Article 27. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ad2eaa
- Interchange reconnection dynamics in a solar coronal pseudo-streamerPellegrin-Frachon, T., Masson, S., Pariat, E., Wyper, P., & DeVore, C. (2023). Interchange reconnection dynamics in a solar coronal pseudo-streamer. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 675, Article A55. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202245611
- Plasmoids, Flows, and Jets during Magnetic Reconnection in a Failed Solar EruptionKumar, P., T. Karpen, J., Antiochos, S. K., DeVore, C. R., Wyper, P. F., & Cho, K. (2023). Plasmoids, Flows, and Jets during Magnetic Reconnection in a Failed Solar Eruption. Astrophysical Journal, 943(2), Article 156. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/acaea4
- Comparison of magnetic energy and helicity in coronal jet simulationsPariat, E., Wyper, P., & Linan, L. (2023). Comparison of magnetic energy and helicity in coronal jet simulations. Astronomy and Astrophysics., 669, Article A33. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202245142
- The Imprint of Intermittent Interchange Reconnection on the Solar WindWyper, P. F., DeVore, C., Antiochos, S., Pontin, D., Higginson, A. K., Scott, R., Masson, S., & Pelegrin-Frachon, T. (2022). The Imprint of Intermittent Interchange Reconnection on the Solar Wind. The Astrophysical Journal Letters, 941(2), Article L29. https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/aca8ae
- The Dynamic Coupling of Streamers and Pseudostreamers to the HeliosphereAslanyan, V., Pontin, D., Higginson, A., Wyper, P., Scott, R., & Antiochos, S. (2022). The Dynamic Coupling of Streamers and Pseudostreamers to the Heliosphere. Astrophysical Journal, 929(2), Article 185. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ac5d5b
- An exact threshold for separator bifurcationPrior, C., & Wyper, P. (2022). An exact threshold for separator bifurcation. Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics, 116(4), 321-349. https://doi.org/10.1080/03091929.2022.2085696
- The Dynamic Structure of Coronal Hole BoundariesAslanyan, V., Pontin, D., Scott, R., Higginson, A., Wyper, P., & Antiochos, S. (2022). The Dynamic Structure of Coronal Hole Boundaries. Astrophysical Journal, 931(2), Article 96. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ac69ed
- Spatially Separated Electron and Proton Beams in a Simulated Solar Coronal JetPallister, R., Wyper, P. F., Pontin, D. I., DeVore, C. R., & Chiti, F. (2021). Spatially Separated Electron and Proton Beams in a Simulated Solar Coronal Jet. Astrophysical Journal, 923(2), Article 163. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ac2e6d
- Is flare-ribbon fine structure related to tearing in the flare current sheet?Wyper, P., & Pontin, D. (2021). Is flare-ribbon fine structure related to tearing in the flare current sheet?. Astrophysical Journal, 920(2), Article 102. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ac1943
- The Dynamic Formation of PseudostreamersScott, R. B., Pontin, D. I., Antiochos, S. K., DeVore, C. R., & Wyper, P. F. (2021). The Dynamic Formation of Pseudostreamers. Astrophysical Journal, 913(1), Article 64. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/abec4f
- A Model for the Coupled Eruption of a Pseudostreamer and Helmet StreamerWyper, P., Antiochos, S., DeVore, C., Lynch, B., Karpen, J., & Kumar, P. (2021). A Model for the Coupled Eruption of a Pseudostreamer and Helmet Streamer. Astrophysical Journal, 909(1), Article 54. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/abd9ca
- Effects of Pseudostreamer Boundary Dynamics on Heliospheric Field and WindAslanyan, V., Pontin, D., Wyper, P., Scott, R., Antiochos, S., & DeVore, C. (2021). Effects of Pseudostreamer Boundary Dynamics on Heliospheric Field and Wind. Astrophysical Journal, 909(1), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/abd6e6
- Plumelets: Dynamic Filamentary Structures in Solar Coronal PlumesUritsky, V., DeForest, C., Karpen, J., DeVore, C., Kumar, P., Raouafi, N., & Wyper, P. (2021). Plumelets: Dynamic Filamentary Structures in Solar Coronal Plumes. Astrophysical Journal, 907(1). https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/abd186
- From Pseudostreamer Jets to Coronal Mass Ejections: Observations of the Breakout ContinuumKumar, P., Karpen, J. T., Antiochos, S. K., Wyper, P. F., DeVore, C. R., & Lynch, B. J. (2021). From Pseudostreamer Jets to Coronal Mass Ejections: Observations of the Breakout Continuum. Astrophysical Journal, 907(1). https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/abca8b
- Numerical Simulation of Helical Jets at Active Region PeripheriesWyper, P. F., DeVore, C. R., & Antiochos, S. K. (2019). Numerical Simulation of Helical Jets at Active Region Peripheries. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 490(3), 3679-3690. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stz2674
- Observations and 3D Magnetohydrodynamic Modeling of a Confined Helical Jet Launched by a Filament EruptionDoyle, L., Wyper, P. F., Scullion, E., McLaughlin, J. A., Ramsay, G., & Doyle, J. G. (2019). Observations and 3D Magnetohydrodynamic Modeling of a Confined Helical Jet Launched by a Filament Eruption. Astrophysical Journal, 887(2), Article 246. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ab5d39
- First Detection of Plasmoids from Breakout Reconnection on the SunKumar, P., Karpen, J. T., Antiochos, S. K., Wyper, P. F., & DeVore, C. R. (2019). First Detection of Plasmoids from Breakout Reconnection on the Sun. Astrophysical Journal, 885(1), Article L15. https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ab45f9
- Magnetic Structures at the Boundary of the Closed Corona: A Semi-automated Study of S-Web MorphologyScott, R. B., Pontin, D. I., & Wyper, P. F. (2019). Magnetic Structures at the Boundary of the Closed Corona: A Semi-automated Study of S-Web Morphology. Astrophysical Journal, 882(2), Article 125. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ab364a
- Exploring Flaring Behaviour on Low Mass Stars, Solar-type Stars and the SunDoyle, L., Ramsay, G., Doyle, J., Wyper, P., Scullion, E., Wu, K., & McLaughlin, J. (2019). Exploring Flaring Behaviour on Low Mass Stars, Solar-type Stars and the Sun. Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, 15(S354), 384-319. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1743921319009980
- Multiwavelength Study of Equatorial Coronal-hole JetsKumar, P., Karpen, J. T., Antiochos, S. K., Wyper, P. F., DeVore, C. R., & DeForest, C. E. (2019). Multiwavelength Study of Equatorial Coronal-hole Jets. Astrophysical Journal, 873(1), Article 93. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ab04af
- Proton acceleration at tearing coronal null-point current sheetsPallister, R., Pontin, D., & Wyper, P. (2019). Proton acceleration at tearing coronal null-point current sheets. Astronomy and Astrophysics., 622, Article A207. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201834284
- Magnetic Structures at the Boundary of the Closed Corona: Interpretation of S-Web ArcsScott, R. B., Pontin, D. I., Yeates, A. R., Wyper, P. F., & Higginson, A. K. (2018). Magnetic Structures at the Boundary of the Closed Corona: Interpretation of S-Web Arcs. Astrophysical Journal, 869(1), Article 60. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/aaed2b
- A Model for Coronal Hole Bright Points and Jets Due to Moving Magnetic ElementsWyper, P., DeVore, C., Karpen, J., Antiochos, S., & Yeates, A. (2018). A Model for Coronal Hole Bright Points and Jets Due to Moving Magnetic Elements. Astrophysical Journal, 864(2), Article 165. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/aad9f7
- Evidence for the Magnetic Breakout Model in an Equatorial Coronal-hole JetKumar, P., Karpen, J. T., Antiochos, S. K., Wyper, P. F., DeVore, C. R., & DeForest, C. E. (2018). Evidence for the Magnetic Breakout Model in an Equatorial Coronal-hole Jet. Astrophysical Journal, 854(2), Article 155. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/aaab4f
- A Breakout Model for Solar Coronal Jets with FilamentsWyper, P., DeVore, C., & Antiochos, S. (2018). A Breakout Model for Solar Coronal Jets with Filaments. Astrophysical Journal, 852(2), Article 98. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/aa9ffc
- The Mechanism for the Energy Buildup Driving Solar Eruptive EventsKnizhnik, K., Antiochos, S., DeVore, C., & Wyper, P. (2017). The Mechanism for the Energy Buildup Driving Solar Eruptive Events. Astrophysical Journal, 851(1), Article L17. https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/aa9e0a
- Formation of Heliospheric Arcs of Slow Solar WindHigginson, A., Antiochos, S., DeVore, C., Wyper, P., & Zurbuchen, T. (2017). Formation of Heliospheric Arcs of Slow Solar Wind. Astrophysical Journal Letters, 840(1), Article L10. https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/aa6d72
- A universal model for solar eruptionsWyper, P. F., Antiochos, S. K., & DeVore, C. R. (2017). A universal model for solar eruptions. Nature, 544(7651), 452-455. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature22050
- Dynamics of Coronal Hole BoundariesHigginson, A., Antiochos, S., DeVore, C., Wyper, P., & Zurbuchen, T. (2017). Dynamics of Coronal Hole Boundaries. Astrophysical Journal, 837(2), Article 113. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/837/2/113
- Three-Dimensional Simulations of Tearing and Intermittency in Coronal JetsWyper, P., DeVore, C., Karpen, J., & Lynch, B. (2016). Three-Dimensional Simulations of Tearing and Intermittency in Coronal Jets. Astrophysical Journal, 827(1), Article 4. https://doi.org/10.3847/0004-637x/827/1/4
- Simulations of Solar Jets Confined by Coronal LoopsWyper, P., & DeVore, C. (2016). Simulations of Solar Jets Confined by Coronal Loops. Astrophysical Journal, 820(1), Article 77. https://doi.org/10.3847/0004-637x/820/1/77
- The Effect of Reconnection on the Structure of the Sun's Open-Closed Flux BoundaryPontin, D., & Wyper, P. (2015). The Effect of Reconnection on the Structure of the Sun’s Open-Closed Flux Boundary. Astrophysical Journal, 805(1), Article 39. https://doi.org/10.1088/0004-637x/805/1/39
- Quantifying three dimensional reconnection in fragmented current layersWyper, P., & Hesse, M. (2015). Quantifying three dimensional reconnection in fragmented current layers. Physics of Plasmas, 22(4), Article 042117. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4918335
- Dynamic topology and flux rope evolution during non-linear tearing of 3D null point current sheetsWyper, P., & Pontin, D. (2014). Dynamic topology and flux rope evolution during non-linear tearing of 3D null point current sheets. Physics of Plasmas, 21(10), Article 102102. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4896060
- Non-linear tearing of 3D null point current sheetsWyper, P., & Pontin, D. (2014). Non-linear tearing of 3D null point current sheets. Physics of Plasmas, 21(8), Article 082114. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4893149
- Reconnection at three dimensional magnetic null points: Effect of current sheet asymmetryWyper, P., & Jain, R. (2013). Reconnection at three dimensional magnetic null points: Effect of current sheet asymmetry. Physics of Plasmas, 20(5), Article 052901. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4804338
- Kelvin-Helmholtz instability in a current-vortex sheet at a 3D magnetic nullWyper, P., & Pontin, D. (2013). Kelvin-Helmholtz instability in a current-vortex sheet at a 3D magnetic null. Physics of Plasmas, 20(3), Article 032117. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4798516
- Spine-fan reconnection. The influence of temporal and spatial variation in the driverWyper, P., Jain, R., & Pontin, D. (2012). Spine-fan reconnection. The influence of temporal and spatial variation in the driver. Astronomy and Astrophysics., 545, Article A78. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201219281
- Torsional magnetic reconnection: The effects of localizing the non-ideal (ηJ) termWyper, P., & Jain, R. (2011). Torsional magnetic reconnection: The effects of localizing the non-ideal (ηJ) term. Journal of Plasma Physics, 77(06), 843-855. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022377811000262
- Torsional magnetic reconnection at three dimensional null points: A phenomenological studyWyper, P., & Jain, R. (2010). Torsional magnetic reconnection at three dimensional null points: A phenomenological study. Physics of Plasmas, 17(9), Article 092902. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3480639