Gyrokinetic simulations of turbulent transport
This overview is an assessment of the gyrokinetic framework and simulations to compute
turbulent transport in fusion plasmas. It covers an introduction to the gyrokinetic theory, the …
turbulent transport in fusion plasmas. It covers an introduction to the gyrokinetic theory, the …
Monte Carlo particle-in-cell methods for the simulation of the Vlasov–Maxwell gyrokinetic equations
A Bottino, E Sonnendrücker - Journal of Plasma Physics, 2015 - cambridge.org
The particle-in-cell (PIC) algorithm is the most popular method for the discretisation of the
general 6D Vlasov–Maxwell problem and it is widely used also for the simulation of the 5D …
general 6D Vlasov–Maxwell problem and it is widely used also for the simulation of the 5D …
The global version of the gyrokinetic turbulence code GENE
T Goerler, X Lapillonne, S Brunner, T Dannert… - Journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
The understanding and prediction of transport due to plasma microturbulence is a key open
problem in modern plasma physics, and a grand challenge for fusion energy research. Ab …
problem in modern plasma physics, and a grand challenge for fusion energy research. Ab …
The nonlinear gyro-kinetic flux tube code GKW
A new nonlinear gyro-kinetic flux tube code (GKW) for the simulation of micro instabilities
and turbulence in magnetic confinement plasmas is presented in this paper. The code …
and turbulence in magnetic confinement plasmas is presented in this paper. The code …
A 5D gyrokinetic full-f global semi-Lagrangian code for flux-driven ion turbulence simulations
V Grandgirard, J Abiteboul, J Bigot… - Computer physics …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper addresses non-linear gyrokinetic simulations of ion temperature gradient (ITG)
turbulence in tokamak plasmas. The electrostatic GYSELA code is one of the few …
turbulence in tokamak plasmas. The electrostatic GYSELA code is one of the few …
Intercode comparison of gyrokinetic global electromagnetic modes
Aiming to fill a corresponding lack of sophisticated test cases for global electromagnetic
gyrokinetic codes, a new hierarchical benchmark is proposed. Starting from established test …
gyrokinetic codes, a new hierarchical benchmark is proposed. Starting from established test …
Validation metrics for turbulent plasma transport
C Holland - Physics of Plasmas, 2016 - pubs.aip.org
Developing accurate models of plasma dynamics is essential for confident predictive
modeling of current and future fusion devices. In modern computer science and engineering …
modeling of current and future fusion devices. In modern computer science and engineering …
Predictions on heat transport and plasma rotation from global gyrokinetic simulations
Y Sarazin, V Grandgirard, J Abiteboul, S Allfrey… - Nuclear …, 2011 - iopscience.iop.org
Flux-driven global gyrokinetic codes are now mature enough to make predictions in terms of
turbulence and transport in tokamak plasmas. Some of the recent breakthroughs of three …
turbulence and transport in tokamak plasmas. Some of the recent breakthroughs of three …
Global simulations of tokamak microturbulence: finite-β effects and collisions
In this paper, we present global nonlinear gyrokinetic simulations including finite β e effects
and collisions in tokamak geometry. Global electromagnetic simulations using conventional …
and collisions in tokamak geometry. Global electromagnetic simulations using conventional …
Comparison of detailed experimental wavenumber spectra with gyrokinetic simulation aided by two-dimensional full-wave simulations
T Happel, T Görler, P Hennequin… - Plasma Physics and …, 2017 - iopscience.iop.org
The importance of using a comprehensive suite of tools for the validation of a gyrokinetic
code is described. This is detailed by presenting experimental wavenumber spectra which …
code is described. This is detailed by presenting experimental wavenumber spectra which …