Open AccessAdvances and Challenges in Computational Plasma Science
Author(s) -
W. M. Tang,
V. S. Chan
Publication year - 2005
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/836594
Subject(s) - microturbulence , magnetohydrodynamics , plasma , bridge (graph theory) , computer science , data science , computational science , physics , nuclear physics , medicine
Scientific simulation, which provides a natural bridge between theory and experiment, is an essential tool for understanding complex plasma behavior. Recent advances in simulations of magnetically-confined plasmas are reviewed in this paper with illustrative examples chosen from associated research areas such as microturbulence, magnetohydrodynamics, and other topics. Progress has been stimulated in particular by the exponential growth of computer speed along with significant improvements in computer technology