Upgrade of the CQL3D Fokker-Planck code

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Abstract

Recent modifications of the bounce-averaged Collision-Quasilinear Fokker-Planck equation solver, CQL3D [1], are discussed. A fully-implicit 3D (2D-in-momentum, 1D-in-generalized radius) iterative solve using sparse matrix techniques provides for time-steps up to near the transport time, and can be used as the main option. The fully-relativistic nonlinear collisional operator is updated and tested. The radial transport module has been improved. Multi-species QL diffusion capability is added. Neutral particle analyzer synthetic diagnostic is modified. A non-symmetric up-down equilibrium capabilty is added. Example applications are given. Work on including finite-orbit-width effects is in progress and will also be discussed. \\[4pt] [1] R.W. Harvey and M. McCoy, ``The CQL3D Fokker Planck Code,'' www.compxco.com/cql3d.html

*Supported under USDOE DE-FG02-04ER54744, DE-FC02-04ER54649 and DE-FC02-04ER54698.

Authors

  • Yu. Petrov

    • CompX
  • R.W. Harvey

    • CompX
  • R. Prater

    • General Atomics