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Comparison of various numerical solutions to the nonlinear Vlasov equation

Thesis/Dissertation ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4652845· OSTI ID:4652845
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  1. Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (United States)
Several methods for solving the nonlinear Vlasov equation are reviewed and compared. The numerical solutions of the Vlasov and Poisson set of equations for two physically significant problems are presented and a comparison is made with the results of particle simulations.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (United States). Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
Sponsoring Organization:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
NSA Number:
NSA-26-039969
OSTI ID:
4652845
Report Number(s):
COO--2059-12
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English