Title :
Avalanche-to-Streamer Transition in Particle Simulations
Author :
Li, Chao ; Ebert, Ute ; Brok, W.J.M.
Author_Institution :
Center for Math. & Comput. Sci. (CWI), Amsterdam
Abstract :
The avalanche-to-streamer transition is studied and illustrated in a particle model. The results are similar to those of fluid models. However, when superparticles are introduced, numerical artifacts become visible. This underscores the need of models that are hybrid in space.
Keywords :
discharges (electric); plasma simulation; avalanche-to-streamer transition; fluid models; numerical artifacts; particle simulations; superparticles; Atmospheric modeling; Chaos; Computational modeling; Computer science; Electrons; Ionization; Mathematics; Nitrogen; Physics; Plasma applications; Particle simulation; streamers;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2008.922487
