First Advisor
Erik Sanchez
Date of Award
5-24-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics and University Honors
Department
Physics
Subjects
Dusty plasmas -- Computer simulation
DOI
10.15760/honors.622
Abstract
From astronomy to industry, dust’s ubiquitous presence in plasma (so called "complex" or "dusty" plasma) makes it an interesting object of study for a number of different fields. In some cases, it plays a critical role in the progression of processes such as the formation of stars, planets, and complex molecules in interstellar clouds. In laboratory environments, it can play a more troublesome role– hindering, for instance, the efficiency of integrated circuits which are the foundation of our modern technological capabilities. Advances in computing power have enabled the utilization of simulations as a tool for exploring particle transport in a wide range of plasma environments. In this work, results of a Particle-in-Cell (PIC) simulation used to investigate plasma dynamics in the presence of individual dust particles are presented.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/25488
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez, Isabel J., "Some Assembly Required: computational simulations of dusty plasma" (2018). University Honors Theses. Paper 622.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.622