Title :
Advanced particle-in-cell techniques for pulsed power device and hedp simulation
Author :
Welch, D.R. ; Clark, R.E. ; Thoma, C. ; Bruner, N.L. ; Genoni, T.C. ; Mostrom, C. ; Rose, D.V. ; Oliver, B.V. ; Johnston, M.D. ; Stygar, W.A.
Author_Institution :
Voss Sci., LLC, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
Understanding the operation of pulse power systems and components, magnetically insulated transmission lines (MITLs), plasma accelerators and high power diodes require accurate modeling of evolving electron flow and plasma motion. Challenges include gas breakdown, surface physics, high energy density plasma, interaction of energetic particles with surfaces, and complex geometries. In this paper, we will discuss the new capabilities and discuss the enabling algorithms.
Keywords :
electric breakdown; plasma accelerators; plasma diodes; power transmission lines; pulsed power supplies; HEDP simulation; electron flow; gas breakdown; high energy density plasma; high power diodes; magnetically insulated transmission lines; particle-in-cell techniques; plasma accelerators; plasma motion; pulsed power device; surface physics; Accuracy; Heating; Lasers; Load modeling; Silicon; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Conference (PPC), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0629-5
DOI :
10.1109/PPC.2011.6191661
