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Plasma waves as a benchmark problem

Part of: PLA The Vlasov Equation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2017

Patrick Kilian Open the ORCID record for Patrick Kilian [Opens in a new window] ,
Patricio A. Muñoz ,
Cedric Schreiner  and
Felix Spanier
Patrick Kilian*
Affiliation:
Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa
Patricio A. Muñoz
Affiliation:
Max-Planck-Institute for Solar System Research, Göttingen 37077, Germany
Cedric Schreiner
Affiliation:
Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa Lehrstuhl für Astronomie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität, Würzburg 97074, Germany
Felix Spanier
Affiliation:
Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa
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†Email address for correspondence: 28233530@nwu.ac.za
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Abstract

A large number of wave modes exist in a magnetized plasma. Their properties are determined by the interaction of particles and waves. In a simulation code, the correct treatment of field quantities and particle behaviour is essential to correctly reproduce the wave properties. Consequently, plasma waves provide test problems that cover a large fraction of the simulation code. The large number of possible wave modes and the freedom to choose parameters make the selection of test problems time consuming and comparison between different codes difficult. This paper therefore aims to provide a selection of test problems, based on different wave modes and with well-defined parameter values, that is accessible to a large number of simulation codes to allow for easy benchmarking and cross-validation. Example results are provided for a number of plasma models. For all plasma models and wave modes that are used in the test problems, a mathematical description is provided to clarify notation and avoid possible misunderstanding in naming.

Keywords

magnetized plasmasplasma wavesspace plasma physics
Type
Tutorial
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Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 83 , Issue 1 , February 2017 , 707830101
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© Cambridge University Press 2017 

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