1983 · 14 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesElectrical EngineeringPhysicsComputational PhysicsElectromagneticsPlasma PhysicsAccelerator PhysicsMagnetized PlasmaPlasma ElectrodynamicsPlasma FundamentalsPlasma SimulationAcceleratorsComputer Simulation FrameworksLaunchersPlasma AccelerationPlasma Acceleration Mechanisms
Abstract : A computer code for simulation of rail-type accelerators utilizing a plasma armature has been developed and is described in detail. Some time varying properties of the plasma are taken into account in this code thus allowing the development of a dynamical model of the behavior of a plasma in a rail-type electromagnetic launcher. The code is being successfully used to predict and analyse experiments on small calibre rail-gun launchers. (Author)