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The name is due to the characteristic [[Wikipedia:Sawtooth wave|waveform]] of many diagnostic signals.
The name is due to the characteristic [[Wikipedia:Sawtooth wave|waveform]] of many diagnostic signals.


The reconnection leads to the rapid expulsion of energy from a central region (usually contained with the ''q'' = 1 rational surface).
The reconnection leads to the rapid expulsion of energy from a central region (usually contained with the [[Safety factor|''q'' = 1]] rational surface).
The region in which the temperature goes down during the crash is bounded by the inversion radius (see figure).
The region in which the temperature goes down during the crash is bounded by the inversion radius (see figure).
This leads to the fast increase of energy content in an annular region surrounding the central region.
This leads to the fast increase of energy content in an annular region surrounding the central region.