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The derivation of Particle Monte Carlo methods for plasma modeling from transport equations

Plasma Physics 2008-05-21 v1

Abstract

We analyze here in some detail, the derivation of the Particle and Monte Carlo methods of plasma simulation, such as Particle in Cell (PIC), Monte Carlo (MC) and Particle in Cell / Monte Carlo (PIC/MC) from formal manipulation of transport equations.

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@article{arxiv.0805.3105,
  title  = {The derivation of Particle Monte Carlo methods for plasma modeling from transport equations},
  author = {Savino Longo},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0805.3105},
  year   = {2008}
}