Modeling plasma behavior through first-principles simulations is a key challenge in computational plasma physics and high-energy astrophysics. Particle-in-Cell (PIC) simulations provide a self-consistent framework to capture the coupled dynamics of particles and fields in both laboratory and astrophysical settings. A mini-workshop will be held at by the Center of Astronomy and Gravitation (CAG) at NTNU on April 18, 2025, offering a compact, tutorial-style introduction to the principles of PIC methods and their practical implementation.
Led by Dr. Chun-Sung Jao (NCKU), the program will cover the foundations of electrostatic and electromagnetic PIC modeling, including particle pushers, field solvers, and relativistic effects, culminating in a hands-on session with the 1D PIC code KEMPO1. This workshop is designed for students and early-career researchers interested in numerical plasma physics and kinetic modeling. Join us for this mini-workshop on PIC simulations, where physics meets code in the dynamic world of plasma modeling!