Avalanche to streamer transition in particle simulations

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The avalanche to streamer transition is studied and illustrated in a particle model. The results are similar to those of fluid models. However, when super-particles are introduced, numerical artefacts become visible. This underscores the need of models that are hybrid in space.

Avalanche to streamer transition in particle simulations

physics.plasm-ph

/ Authors

Chao Li, Ute Ebert, W. J. M. Brok

/ Abstract

The avalanche to streamer transition is studied and illustrated in a particle model. The results are similar to those of fluid models. However, when super-particles are introduced, numerical artefacts become visible. This underscores the need of models that are hybrid in space.