Improved particle statistics for laser-plasma self-injection simulations

B. M. Cowan, S. Y. Kalmykov, B. A. Shadwick, K. Bunkers, D. L. Bruhwiler, D. P. Umstadter

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Abstract

We describe methods for improving the accuracy of injected particle beams by selectively enhancing the particle statistics in particle-in-cell simulations, using reduced model computations as a guide. We demonstrate convergence of key beam parameters in two dimensions, and show improved noise properties in three dimensions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAdvanced Accelerator Concepts - 15th Advanced Accelerator Concepts Workshop
Pages375-380
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event15th Advanced Accelerator Concepts Workshop, AAC 2012 - Austin, TX, United States
Duration: Jun 10 2012Jun 15 2012

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1507
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

Other15th Advanced Accelerator Concepts Workshop, AAC 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin, TX
Period6/10/126/15/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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