Conformal Electromagnetic Particle in Cell: A Review

Journal Article · Mon Oct 26 00:00:00 EDT 2015 · IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2015.2487522 · OSTI ID:1259956

Meierbachtol, Collin S. ^[1]; Greenwood, Andrew D. ^[2]; Verboncoeur, John P. ^[3]; Shanker, Balasubramaniam ^[3]

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1. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States); Directed Energy Directorate, Air Force Res. Lab., Kirtland AFB, NM (United States)
2. Directed Energy Directorate, Air Force Res. Lab., Kirtland AFB, NM (United States)
3. Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI (United States)

We review conformal (or body-fitted) electromagnetic particle-in-cell (EM-PIC) numerical solution schemes. Included is a chronological history of relevant particle physics algorithms often employed in these conformal simulations. We also provide brief mathematical descriptions of particle-tracking algorithms and current weighting schemes, along with a brief summary of major time-dependent electromagnetic solution methods. Several research areas are also highlighted for recommended future development of new conformal EM-PIC methods.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• Grant/Contract Number: AC52-06NA25396
• OSTI ID: 1259956
• Report Number(s): LA-UR--15-27518
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 43; ISSN 0093-3813
• Publisher: IEEECopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English