@Article{CiCP-4-949,
author = {X. Q. Xu, M. V. Umansky, B. Dudson and P. B. Snyder},
title = {Boundary Plasma Turbulence Simulations for Tokamaks},
journal = {Communications in Computational Physics},
year = {2008},
volume = {4},
number = {5},
pages = {949--979},
abstract = {<p style="text-align: justify;">The boundary plasma turbulence code BOUT models tokamak boundary-plasma turbulence in a realistic divertor geometry using modified Braginskii equations for plasma vorticity, density (n<sub>i</sub>), electron and ion temperature (T<sub>e</sub>, T<sub>i</sub>) and parallel momenta. The BOUT code solves for the plasma fluid equations in a three dimensional (3D) toroidal segment (or a toroidal wedge), including the region somewhat inside the separatrix and extending into the scrape-off layer; the private flux region is also included. In this paper, a description is given of the sophisticated physical models, innovative numerical algorithms, and modern software design used to simulate edge plasmas in magnetic fusion energy devices. The BOUT code&#39;s unique capabilities and functionality are exemplified via simulations of the impact of plasma density on tokamak edge turbulence and blob dynamics.</p>},
issn = {1991-7120},
doi = {https://doi.org/},
url = {http://global-sci.org/intro/article_detail/cicp/7822.html}
}