Open AccessConformal Electromagnetic Particle in Cell: A Review
Author(s) -
Collin S. Meierbachtol,
Andrew D. Greenwood,
John P. Verboncoeur,
Balasubramaniam Shanker
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
ieee transactions on plasma science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.46
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1939-9375
pISSN - 0093-3813
DOI - 10.1109/tps.2015.2487522
Subject(s) - engineered materials, dielectrics and plasmas , fields, waves and electromagnetics
Conformal (or body-fitted) electromagnetic particle-in-cell (EM-PIC) numerical solution schemes are reviewed. Included is a chronological history of relevant particle physics algorithms often employed in these conformal simulations. Brief mathematical descriptions of particle-tracking algorithms and current weighting schemes are provided, along with a brief summary of major time-dependent electromagnetic solution methods. Several research areas are also highlighted for recommended future development of new conformal EM-PIC methods.