Computational Methods in Plasma Physics
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4398-1021-7 (ISBN)
Along with discussing numerical stability and accuracy, the author explores many of the algorithms used today in enough depth so that readers can analyze their stability, efficiency, and scaling properties. He focuses on mathematical models where the plasma is treated as a conducting fluid, since this is the most mature plasma model and most applicable to experiments. The book also emphasizes toroidal confinement geometries, particularly the tokamak—a very successful configuration for confining a high-temperature plasma. Many of the basic numerical techniques presented are also appropriate for equations encountered in a higher-dimensional phase space.
One of the most challenging research areas in modern science is to develop suitable algorithms that lead to stable and accurate solutions that can span relevant time and space scales. This book provides an excellent working knowledge of the algorithms used by the plasma physics community, helping readers on their way to more advanced study.
Stephen Jardin is a Principal Research Physicist at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, where he is head of the Theoretical Magnetohydrodynamics Division and co-head of the Computational Plasma Physics Group. He is also a professor in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University and Director and Principal Investigator of the SciDAC Center for Extended Magnetohydrodynamic Modeling. Dr. Jardin is the primary developer of several widely used fusion plasma simulation codes and is currently a U.S. member of the International Tokamak Physics Activity that advises the physics staff of ITER, the world’s largest fusion experiment.
Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamic Equations. Introduction to Finite Difference Equations. Finite Difference Methods for Elliptic Equations. Plasma Equilibrium. Magnetic Flux Coordinates in a Torus. Diffusion and Transport in Axisymmetric Geometry. Numerical Methods for Parabolic Equations. Methods of Ideal MHD Stability Analysis. Numerical Methods for Hyperbolic Equations. Spectral Methods for Initial Value Problems. The Finite Element Method. Bibliography. Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 11.6.2010 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Science |
| Zusatzinfo | 3 Tables, black and white; 61 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Bosa Roca |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 657 g |
| Themenwelt | Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Theorie / Studium |
| Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Hardware | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Plasmaphysik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4398-1021-4 / 1439810214 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4398-1021-7 / 9781439810217 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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