Statistics – Computation
Scientific paper
Apr 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991comph...5..152m&link_type=abstract
Computers in Physics (ISSN 0894-1866), vol. 5, Mar.-Apr. 1991, p. 152-162. Research supported by NASA and Lawrence Livermore Nat
Statistics
Computation
Computational Astrophysics, Computerized Simulation, Cosmic Plasma, Magnetic Field Reconnection, Particle In Cell Technique, Space Plasmas, Collisionless Plasmas, Particle Acceleration, Plasma Physics, Relativistic Plasmas
Scientific paper
The role of sophisticated numerical models and simulations in the field of plasma astrophysics is discussed. The need for an iteration between microphysics and macrophysics in order for astrophysical plasma physics to produce quantitative results that can be related to astronomical data is stressed. A discussion on computational requirements for simulations of astrophysical plasmas contrasts microscopic plasma simulations with macroscopic system models. An overview of particle-in-cell simulations (PICS) is given and two examples of PICS of astrophysical plasma are discussed including particle acceleration by collisionless shocks in relativistic plasmas and magnetic field reconnection in astrophysical plasmas.
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