Plasma Physics Via Computer Simulation (Paperback)

PART 1: PRIMER
Why attempting to do plasma physics via computer simulation using particles makes good sense
Overall view of a one dimensional electrostatic program
A one dimensional electrostatic program ES1
Introduction to the numerical methods used
Projects for ES1
A 1d electromagnetic program EM1
Projects for EM1
PART 2: THEORY
Effects of the spatial grid
Effects of the finitw time ste
Energy-conserving simulation models
Multipole models
Kinetic theory for fluctuations and noise; collisions
Kinetic properties: theory, experience and heuristic estimates
PART 3: PRACTICE
Electrostatic programs in two and three dimensions
Electromagnetic programs in two and three dimensions
Particle loading, injection; boudary conditions and external circuit
PART 4: APPENDICES