Graduation Date
Fall 2016
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Environmental Systems, option Math Modeling
Committee Chair Name
Kenneth Owens
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Monty Mola
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Tim Lauck
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Abstract
In this thesis several novel techniques are developed to simulate fusion events in an isotropic, electrostatic three-dimensional Deuterium-Tritium plasma. These techniques allow us to accurately predict three-dimensional collision events with a one-dimensional model while simultaneously reducing compute time via a nearest neighbor algorithm. Furthermore, a fusion model based on first principles is developed that yields an average fusion reactivity which correlates well with empirical results.
Citation Style
Department Approved Bibliography Style File
Recommended Citation
Margell, Steven T., "Simulation of nuclear fusion using a one dimensional particle in cell method" (2016). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 12.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/12
Constants and Calculations referenced in Thesis
Included in
Nuclear Commons, Numerical Analysis and Computation Commons, Plasma and Beam Physics Commons, Probability Commons, Quantum Physics Commons, Theory and Algorithms Commons