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Title: Simulating relativistic beam and plasma systems using an optimal boosted frame

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OSTI ID:965789

It was shown recently that it may be computationally advantageous to perform computer simulations in a Lorentz boosted frame for a certain class of systems. However, even if the computer model relies on a covariant set of equations, it was pointed out that algorithmic difficulties related to discretization errors may have to be overcome in order to take full advantage of the potential speedup. In this paper, we summarize the findings, the difficulties and their solutions, and review the applications of the technique that have been performed to date.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Accelerator& Fusion Research Division
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
965789
Report Number(s):
LBNL-2201E; TRN: US0903702
Resource Relation:
Conference: SciDAC 2009, Science Discovery through Advanced Computing , San Diego, CA , June 15-19, 2009
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English