Computational Plasma Physics

Author : Stephen Jardin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1439810958

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Computational Methods in Plasma Physics by Stephen Jardin Pdf

Assuming no prior knowledge of plasma physics or numerical methods, Computational Methods in Plasma Physics covers the computational mathematics and techniques needed to simulate magnetically confined plasmas in modern magnetic fusion experiments and future magnetic fusion reactors. Largely self-contained, the text presents the basic concepts neces

Author : Toshi Tajima
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429970023

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Computational Plasma Physics by Toshi Tajima Pdf

The physics of plasmas is an extremely rich and complex subject as the variety of topics addressed in this book demonstrates. This richness and complexity demands new and powerful techniques for investigating plasma physics. An outgrowth from his graduate course teaching, now with corrections, Tajima's text provides not only a lucid introduction to computational plasma physics, but also offers the reader many examples of the way numerical modeling, properly handled, can provide valuable physical understanding of the nonlinear aspects so often encountered in both laboratory and astrophysical plasmas. Included here are computational methods for modern nonlinear physics as applied to hydrodynamic turbulence, solitons, fast reconnection of magnetic fields, anomalous transports, dynamics of the sun, and more. The text contains examples of problems now solved using computational techniques including those concerning finite-size particles, spectral techniques, implicit differencing, gyrokinetic approaches, and particle simulation.

Author : Toshi Tajima
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429981104

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Computational Plasma Physics by Toshi Tajima Pdf

The physics of plasmas is an extremely rich and complex subject as the variety of topics addressed in this book demonstrates. This richness and complexity demands new and powerful techniques for investigating plasma physics. An outgrowth from his graduate course teaching, now with corrections, Tajima's text provides not only a lucid introduction to computational plasma physics, but also offers the reader many examples of the way numerical modeling, properly handled, can provide valuable physical understanding of the nonlinear aspects so often encountered in both laboratory and astrophysical plasmas. Included here are computational methods for modern nonlinear physics as applied to hydrodynamic turbulence, solitons, fast reconnection of magnetic fields, anomalous transports, dynamics of the sun, and more. The text contains examples of problems now solved using computational techniques including those concerning finite-size particles, spectral techniques, implicit differencing, gyrokinetic approaches, and particle simulation.

Author : James J Y Hsu
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814619530

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Visual and Computational Plasma Physics by James J Y Hsu Pdf

This book contains MATLAB programs to demonstrate the numerical algorithms, the analytical approaches, and the physical principles. It starts with single particle, single fluid, and single wave, then the kinetic theory, the transport, the magnetohydrodynamics, and the nonlinear physics. The book emphasizes on the numerical algorithm and the analytical asymptology to tackle problems in plasma physics, and to demonstrate the underlying physics principles by graphical visualization. Students are introduced to the multiple time and multiple space scales as they learn the basic plasma phenomena, and are requested to solve problems with either MATLAB or C++. This book is targetting at the senior and graduate level. The emphasis of this book is to teach students to solve problems from the features and characteristics of the problem itself. It provides the students for the most important learning that is not knowing the solution, but knowing how to figure out the solution.

Author : C.K. Birdsall,A.B Langdon
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482263060

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Plasma Physics via Computer Simulation by C.K. Birdsall,A.B Langdon Pdf

Divided into three main parts, the book guides the reader to an understanding of the basic concepts in this fascinating field of research. Part 1 introduces you to the fundamental concepts of simulation. It examines one-dimensional electrostatic codes and electromagnetic codes, and describes the numerical methods and analysis. Part 2 explores the mathematics and physics behind the algorithms used in Part 1. In Part 3, the authors address some of the more complicated simulations in two and three dimensions. The book introduces projects to encourage practical work Readers can download plasma modeling and simulation software — the ES1 program — with implementations for PCs and Unix systems along with the original FORTRAN source code. Now available in paperback, Plasma Physics via Computer Simulation is an ideal complement to plasma physics courses and for self-study.

Author : Holger Fehske,Ralf Schneider,Alexander Weiße
Publisher : Springer
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540746867

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Computational Many-Particle Physics by Holger Fehske,Ralf Schneider,Alexander Weiße Pdf

Looking for the real state of play in computational many-particle physics? Look no further. This book presents an overview of state-of-the-art numerical methods for studying interacting classical and quantum many-particle systems. A broad range of techniques and algorithms are covered, and emphasis is placed on their implementation on modern high-performance computers. This excellent book comes complete with online files and updates allowing readers to stay right up to date.

Author : Frances Bauer,Octavio Betancourt,Paul Garabedian
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Plasma (Ionized gases)
ISBN : 0387088334

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A Computational Method in Plasma Physics by Frances Bauer,Octavio Betancourt,Paul Garabedian Pdf

Author : Tao Pang
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0521825695

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An Introduction to Computational Physics by Tao Pang Pdf

This advanced textbook provides an introduction to the basic methods of computational physics.

Author : David Lovelock,Hanno Rund
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-20
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780486131986

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Tensors, Differential Forms, and Variational Principles by David Lovelock,Hanno Rund Pdf

Incisive, self-contained account of tensor analysis and the calculus of exterior differential forms, interaction between the concept of invariance and the calculus of variations. Emphasis is on analytical techniques. Includes problems.

Author : Klaus Bartschat
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642610103

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Computational Atomic Physics by Klaus Bartschat Pdf

Computational Atomic Physics deals with computational methods for calculating electron (and positron) scattering from atoms and ions, including elastic scattering, excitation, and ionization processes. Each chapter is divided into abstract, theory, computer program with sample input and output, summary, suggested problems, and references. An MS-DOS diskette is included, which holds 11 programs covering the features of each chapter and therefore contributing to a deeper understanding of the field. Thus the book provides a unique practical application of advanced quantum mechanics.

Author : F. Bauer,O. Betancourt,P. Garabedian
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642854705

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A Computational Method in Plasma Physics by F. Bauer,O. Betancourt,P. Garabedian Pdf

In this book, we report on research in methods of computational magneto hydrodynamics supported by the United States Department of Energy under Contract EY-76-C-02-3077 with New York University. The work has re sulted in a computer code for mathematical analysis of the equilibrium and stability of a plasma in three dimensions with toroidal geometry but no sym metry. The code is listed in the final chapter. Versions of it have been used for the design of experiments at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory and the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching. We are grateful to Daniel Barnes, Jeremiah Brackbill, Harold Grad, William Grossmann, Abraham Kadish, Peter Lax, Guthrie Miller, Arnulf Schliiter, and Harold Weitzner for many useful discussions of the theory. We are especially indebted to Franz Herrnegger for theoretical and pedagogical comments. Constance Engle has provided outstanding assistance with the typescript. We take pleasure in acknowledging the help of the staff of the Courant Mathematics and Com puting Laboratory at New York University. In particular we should like to express our thanks to Max Goldstein, Kevin McAuliffe, Terry Moore, Toshi Nagano and Tsun Tam. Frances Bauer New York Octavio Betancourt September 1978 Paul Garabedian v Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 1 1. 1 Formulation of the Problem 1 1. 2 Discussion of Results 2 Chapter 2. The Variational Principle 4 4 2. 1 The Magnetostatic Equations 6 2. 2 Flux Constraints in the Plasma . 7 2. 3 The Ergodic Constraint.

Author : Jeffrey P. Freidberg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 743 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107006256

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Ideal MHD by Jeffrey P. Freidberg Pdf

Comprehensive, self-contained, and clearly written, this book describes the macroscopic equilibrium and stability of high temperature plasmas.

Author : Maria Fyta
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781681744186

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Computational Approaches in Physics by Maria Fyta Pdf

Computational Approaches in Physics reviews computational schemes which are used in the simulations of physical systems. These range from very accurate ab initio techniques up to coarse-grained and mesoscopic schemes. The choice of the method is based on the desired accuracy and computational efficiency. A bottom-up approach is used to present the various simulation methods used in Physics, starting from the lower level and the most accurate methods, up to particle-based ones. The book outlines the basic theory underlying each technique and its complexity, addresses the computational implications and issues in the implementation, as well as present representative examples. A link to the most common computational codes, commercial or open source is listed in each chapter. The strengths and deficiencies of the variety of techniques discussed in this book are presented in detail and visualization tools commonly used to make the simulation data more comprehensive are also discussed. In the end, specific techniques are used as bridges across different disciplines. To this end, examples of different systems tackled with the same methods are presented. The appendices include elements of physical theory which are prerequisites in understanding the simulation methods.

Author : Andreas Dinklage,Thomas Klinger,Gerrit Marx,Lutz Schweikhard
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540252746

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Plasma Physics by Andreas Dinklage,Thomas Klinger,Gerrit Marx,Lutz Schweikhard Pdf

Plasma Physics: Confinement, Transport and Collective Effects provides an overview of modern plasma research with special focus on confinement and related issues. Beginning with a broad introduction, the book leads graduate students and researchers – also those from related fields - to an understanding of the state-of-the-art in modern plasma physics. Furthermore, it presents a methodological cross section ranging from plasma applications and plasma diagnostics to numerical simulations, the latter providing an increasingly important link between theory and experiment. Effective references guide the reader from introductory texts through to contemporary research. Some related exercises in computational plasma physics are supplied on a special web site

Author : Alexander Fridman,Lawrence A. Kennedy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2004-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1560328487

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Plasma Physics and Engineering by Alexander Fridman,Lawrence A. Kennedy Pdf

Plasma engineering is a rapidly expanding area of science and technology with increasing numbers of engineers using plasma processes over a wide range of applications. An essential tool for understanding this dynamic field, Plasma Physics and Engineering provides a clear, fundamental introduction to virtually all aspects of modern plasma science and technology, including plasma chemistry and engineering, combustion, chemical physics, lasers, electronics, methods of material treatment, fuel conversion, and environmental control. The book contains an extensive database on plasma kinetics and thermodynamics, many helpful numerical formulas for practical calculations, and an array of problems and concept questions.