One-dimensional Particle-In-Cell simulation of electron beam plasma interaction

• The theory of the two-stream instability is used to validate the initial phase of a developing code which ultimately aims to simulate the generation of VLF chorus. A one dimensional Particle-in-Cell simulation shows that waves are generated when a warm electron beam is injected into a cold background plasma with components of the electric field being excited. After a few time steps the phase space reveals a distortion of the beam and the creation of potential holes, causing electrons to oscillate.

Ämnesord

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Fysik -- Fusion, plasma och rymdfysik (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Physical Sciences -- Fusion, Plasma and Space Physics (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Particle-in-cell simulations

Phase spaces

Time step

Two stream instability

Electric fields

Electron beams

Particle beam dynamics

Phase space methods

Plasma diagnostics

Plasma stability

Plasma theory

Beam plasma interactions

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