Caltech Center for Advanced Computing Research » CPES http://www.cacr.caltech.edu/main ...at the forefront of computational science and engineering Fri, 03 May 2013 17:16:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 US DOE SciDAC Funds $6M Fusion Simulation Prototype Center http://www.cacr.caltech.edu/main/?p=316 http://www.cacr.caltech.edu/main/?p=316#comments Wed, 30 May 2007 20:37:26 +0000 cacrweb http://www.cacr.caltech.edu/main/?p=316 The US DOE Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) program awarded $6 million to establish the Center for Plasma Edge Simulation (CPES). The goal of the CPES is to develop a new integrated predictive plasma edge simulation package applicable to existing magnetic fusion facilities and next-generation burning plasma experiments, such as ITER. Timely progress on this scientific challenge demands a well-coordinated effort involving experts in plasma science, computer science, and applied mathematics.

As an end product, an integrated code framework to study the dynamical pedestal-ELM cycle will be developed by coupling a kinetic code with an existing two-fluid code using the most advanced computer science technologies. Routines from a state-of-the-art neutrals code will be integrated into the package to provide a realistic kinetic neutral recycling physics capability, enhanced by the most advanced atomic physics data support. The project will take a leveraged approach utilizing existing SciDAC codes, establishing a proper integration and interface framework between them.

As well as staff at CACR/Caltech, participating institutions include:

  • New York University (lead institution)
  • Columbia University
  • Hinton Associates
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  • Lehigh University
  • MIT Plasma Science Fusion Center
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
  • Rutgers University
  • University of California at Irvine
  • University of Colorado
  • University of Tennessee at Knoxville
  • University of Utah

For further information about the CPES, see the project website:

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