The fastVFP code for solution of the Vlasov–Fokker–Planck equation

Bell, A. R.; Sherlock, M.

doi:10.1088/1361-6587/ad2278

Title: The fastVFP code for solution of the Vlasov–Fokker–Planck equation

Journal Article · 07 February 2024 · Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6587/ad2278 · OSTI ID:2290401

^[1]; Sherlock, M. ^[2]

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Oxford (United Kingdom). Rutherford Appleton Lab. (RAL); Univ. of Oxford (United Kingdom). Clarendon Lab.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Here, we describe the fastVFP code for solution of the Vlasov–Fokker–Planck equation for non-local electron transport and the generation of magnetic field, especially for application to laser-produced plasmas. We describe the essential features of the code that make it fast and robust and suitable for inclusion as a transport package in a fluid simulation. We present a few sample results that demonstrate the abilities of the code.

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344; LLNL-JRNL-852818

OSTI ID:: 2290401

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2282797; OSTI ID: 2325243

Report Number(s):: LLNL-JRNL-852818; 1079754; TRN: US2409757

Journal Information:: Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, Vol. 66, Issue 3; ISSN 0741-3335

Publisher:: IOP ScienceCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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