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XCP-6: Plasma Theory and Applications

Developing and promoting state-of-the-art theoretical and computational modeling of plasmas

We are responsible for plasma physics theory, simulation, and algorithm implementation with our multi-physics codes.

The Plasma Theory and Applications group (XCP-6) nurtures expertise in a range of plasma simulation capabilities, including particle-in-cell (PIC), hybrid (PIC + fluid), radiation-hydrodynamic, magnetohydrodynamic, and charged particle transport.

Researching the effects on infrastructure of high altitude nuclear bursts.

Our application areas include:

  • Charged particle beam generation
  • Plasma acceleration and transport
  • Model verification and physics validation
  • Inertial confinement fusion
  • Thermonuclear ignition
  • Laser-plasma interaction
  • Fast ignition concepts
  • High-energy density science
  • X-ray radiographic simulation
  • Particle-in-cell code simulations
  • High-power and high-energy electromagnetic sources
  • Directed-energy research
  • Pulsed-power physics
  • Magnetohydrodynamic phenomena
  • Space plasmas
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A 3-D computer simulation of a cylindrical implosion experiment with a comparison of the simulated radiograph to experimental data.

 

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    • Diana Garcia
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