Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
fast simulation, electrons, penning trap, electrons
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
The motivation for this work comes from the paper “Parametrically Pumped Electron Oscillators” by J. Tan and G. Gabrielse (1). Tan and Gabrielse describe a number of unexplained behavior exhibited by electrons confined in a parametrically pumped penning trap. In order to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms behind the behavior, numerical simulations of the trap are necessary. Though the equations of motion for the electrons are relatively easy to write and solve, the amount of computing time required makes this approach practically impossible. The purpose of my research was to develop a faster method for solving the problem.
Recommended Citation
Chipman, Brent A. and Spencer, Dr. Ross
(2014)
"Fast Simulation Methods For Electrons in a Penning Trap,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 1279.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1279