The fastVFP code for solution of the Vlasov–Fokker–Planck equation

Journal article

Abstract We describe the fastVFP code for solution of the Vlasov–Fokker–Planck equation for non-local electron transport and the generation of magnetic field, especially for application to laser-produced plasmas. We describe the essential features of the code that make it fast and robust and suitable for inclusion as a transport package in a fluid simulation. We present a few sample results that demonstrate the abilities of the code.

Authors: Bell, AR; Sherlock, M

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: IOP Publishing
• Journal: Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
• Volume: 66
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 035014-035014
• Article number: ARTN 035014
• Publication date: 2024-02-07
• DOI: 10.1088/1361-6587/ad2278
• EISSN: 1361-6587
• ISSN: 0741-3335
• Language: English
• Keywords: Plasma; Partial differential equation; Computer science; Nuclear physics; Quantum mechanics; Statistical physics; Code (set theory); Physics; Fokker–Planck equation; Vlasov equation