Computational Magnetic Reconnection in Plasma
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Publication Date
Summer 2024
Digital Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
Keywords
Magnetic reconnection; plasma physics; pulsars; 3D computational modeling; WarpX
Description
Magnetic reconnection is a fundamental process in plasma physics, playing a critical role in the dynamics of high-energy environments such as those found around pulsars. This research aims to elucidate how magnetic reconnection contributes to the regular high-energy electromagnetic emissions from pulsars through 3D computational modeling. Utilizing WarpX, an advanced software optimized for supercomputer clusters, we simulate plasma under extreme conditions to provide insights into the complex interactions and energy transformations. Our findings indicate that 3D models offer a more accurate representation of plasma behavior compared to 2D models, revealing significant details about the mechanisms driving pulsar emissions. This study advances our understanding of pulsar environments and the broader implications of magnetic reconnection in astrophysical plasmas.
Disciplines
Other Computer Engineering | Plasma and Beam Physics
Medium
MOV
Size or Duration
13:15 minutes
City
San Antonio
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
