TY - JOUR
T1 - Boundary Plasma Turbulence Simulations for Tokamaks
AU - X. Q. Xu, M. V. Umansky, B. Dudson & P. B. Snyder
JO - Communications in Computational Physics
VL - 5
SP - 949
EP - 979
PY - 2008
DA - 2008/11
SN - 4
DO - http://doi.org/
UR - https://global-sci.org/intro/article_detail/cicp/7822.html
KW - 
AB - <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>