Title :
2.5D particle-in-cell code calculations for ion diodes
Author :
Schmidt, W. ; Westermann, Th ; Alef, M. ; May, K. ; Seldner, D. ; Stein, E.
Author_Institution :
Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, France
Abstract :
The stationary code BFCPIC (particle-in-cell code based on boundary-fitted coordinates) was extended from 2D to 2.5D in cylindrical geometry with ∂/∂θ =-0. The main results for an ion diode with an applied magnetic field B are presented and compared to experimental information. It is demonstrated that stationary PIC-codes are a useful tool for the experimentalist, who optimizes pulsed power ion diodes and wants to learn details about particle physics of his devices.
Keywords :
plasma diodes; plasma simulation; pulsed power technology; BFCPIC; PIC code; cylindrical geometry; magnetic field; particle in cell code based on boundary fitted coordinate; pulsed power ion diode optimization; Anodes; Cathodes; Current density; Focusing; Ion beams;
Conference_Titel :
High-Power Particle Beams, 1990 8th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Novosibirsk
Print_ISBN :
9.7898102055e+012
