Dynamics Of Charged Particles Research Articles

Near‐horizon structure of escape zones of electrically charged particles around weakly magnetized rotating black hole: Case of oblique magnetosphere

AbstractWe study the effects of large‐scale magnetic fields on the dynamics of charged particles near a rotating black hole. We consider a scenario in which the initially neutral particles on geodesic orbits in the equatorial plane become ionized, and hence they are destabilized by the charging process. Fraction of charged particles are then accelerated out of the equatorial plane and then follow jet‐like trajectories with relativistic velocities. We explore nonaxisymmetric systems in which the magnetic field is inclined with respect to the black hole spin. We study the system numerically in order to locate the zones of escaping trajectories and compute the terminal escape velocity. By breaking the axial symmetry, we notice increasing fraction of unbound orbits which allow for acceleration to ultrarelativistic velocities.

Чисельне моделювання нестаціонарних потоків холодної плазми при роботі плазмового актуатора

The numerical simulation of unsteady flows of cold plasma is considered in this article. A low-temperature non-equilibrium ideal plasma is formed when the plasma actuator interacts with the air. The mathematical model has been developed to describe the behavior of low-temperature plasma. It is based on non-stationary equations describing the dynamics of charged particles and plasma electrodynamics equations. The 14 types of particles: metastable and excited nitrogen and oxygen atoms, positive and negative ions, electrons and atomic oxygen are considered. Volumetric and surface chemical reactions describing processes in a barrier discharge that occur above the dielectric surface are considered. For non-stationary equations of plasma dynamics, an implicit numerical algorithm with pseudo-time iteration has been developed, which is based on a finite-volume approach. The equation for the electrostatic potential with sources was solved using the generalized minimal residual method with incomplete LU preconditioning. In non-stationary equations for the density of plasma particles, the drift derivatives were approximated using the TVD scheme with the MinMod limiter function. The derivatives in the equation for the electric potential were calculated using finite-volume relations taking into account the upwind approximation of the concentration of charged plasma particles. The numerical results of the generation, propagation and destruction of a streamer during a dielectric barrier discharge are obtained. The unsteady plasma characteristics in the region above the dielectric surface are analyzed, including the distribution of the particles density, electric potential and the Lorentz force components. The results of numerical simulation of unsteady flows of low-temperature plasma are in good agreement with the available experimental data.

A general study of charged particles dynamics near magnetic planets

A general study of the Störmer problem is carried taking into account the combined effect of the dipolar and quadrupolar magnetic terms as well as the gauss coefficients for Earth and Saturn. The resulted trajectories as well as the critical states for various kinds of charged dust grains are studied.

Error Estimates of Some Splitting Schemes for Charged-Particle Dynamics under Strong Magnetic Field

In this work, we consider the error estimates of some splitting schemes for the charged-particle dynamics under a strong magnetic field. We first propose a novel energy-preserving splitting scheme with computational cost per step independent of the strength of the magnetic field. Then under the maximal ordering scaling case, we establish for the scheme and in fact for a class of Lie--Trotter-type splitting schemes a uniform (in the strength of the magnetic field) and optimal error bound in the position and in the velocity parallel to the magnetic field. For the general strong magnetic field case, the modulated Fourier expansions of the exact and the numerical solutions are constructed to obtain a favorable dependence of the error on the strength of the magnetic field. Numerical experiments are presented to illustrate the error and energy behavior of the splitting schemes.

General formulas for adiabatic invariants in nearly periodic Hamiltonian systems

While it is well known that every nearly periodic Hamiltonian system possesses an adiabatic invariant, extant methods for computing terms in the adiabatic invariant series are inefficient. The most popular method involves the heavy intermediate calculation of a non-unique near-identity coordinate transformation, even though the adiabatic invariant itself is a uniquely defined scalar. A less well-known method, developed by S. Omohundro, avoids calculating intermediate sequences of coordinate transformations but is also inefficient as it involves its own sequence of complex intermediate calculations. In order to improve the efficiency of future calculations of adiabatic invariants, we derive generally applicable, readily computable formulas for the first several terms in the adiabatic invariant series. To demonstrate the utility of these formulas, we apply them to charged-particle dynamics in a strong magnetic field and magnetic field-line dynamics when the field lines are nearly closed.

Optimization Problem On Modelling Of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy System

The paper discusses dynamics of charged particles and neutrons in boron neutron capture therapy system (BNCT) as well as geometrical and physical optimization of BNCT system elements. Our choice is BNCT system with linear accelerator. BNCT track includes ion injector, RFQ, DTL, neutron-producing target and neutron moderator which provides an exit (last collimator) flux of epithermal neutrons satisfied to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) requirements. The following software tools IBSimu, LIDOS, COMSOL Multiphysics and PHITS were used for modelling BNCT system.

Charged particle motion around non-singular black holes in conformal gravity in the presence of external magnetic field

We consider electromagnetic fields and charged particle dynamics around non-singular black holes in conformal gravity immersed in an external, asymptotically uniform magnetic field. First, we obtain analytic solutions of the electromagnetic field equation around rotating non-singular black holes in conformal gravity. We show that the radial components of the electric and magnetic fields increase with the increase of the parameters L and N of the black hole solution. Second, we study the dynamics of charged particles. We show that the increase of the values of the parameters L and N and of magnetic field causes a decrease in the radius of the innermost stable circular orbits (ISCO) and the magnetic coupling parameter can mimic the effect of conformal gravity giving the same ISCO radius up to omega _{mathrm{B}}le 0.07 when N=3.

Simulation study of motion of charged particles trapped in Earth’s magnetosphere

This article aims to understand the motion of the charged particles trapped in the Earth’s inner magnetosphere. The emphasis is on identifying the numerical scheme, which is appropriate to characterize the trajectories of the charged particles of different energies that enter the Earth’s magnetosphere and get trap along the magnetic field lines. These particles perform three different periodic motions, namely: gyration, bounce, and azimuthal drift. However, often, the gyration of the particle is ignored, and only the guiding center of the particle is traced to reduce the computational time. It is because the simulation of all three motions (gyro, bounce, and drift) together needed a robust numerical scheme, which has less numerical dissipation. We have developed a three-dimensional test particle simulation model in which the relativistic equation of motion is solved numerically using the fourth and sixth-order Runge-Kutta methods. The stability of the simulation model is verified by checking the conservation of total kinetic energy and adiabatic invariants linked with each type of motion. We found that the sixth-order Runge-Kutta method is suitable to trace the complete trajectories of both proton and electron of a wide energy range, 5 keV to 250 MeV for L = 2–6. We have estimated the bounce and drift periods from the simulations, and they are found to be in good agreement with the theory. The study implies that a simulation model with sixth-order Runge-Kutta method can be applied to the time-vary, non-analytical form of magnetic configuration in future studies to understand the dynamics of charged particles trapped in Earth’s magnetosphere.

Fourth-order energy-preserving exponential integrator for charged-particle dynamics in a strong constant magnetic field

Charged-particle dynamics in a strong constant magnetic field can yield a fast gyromotion with high frequency around the center. Considering the superior of exponential integrators for highly oscillatory problems and the benefit of energy preservation of numerical integrators in solving the charged-particle dynamics, this paper is devoted to developing a fourth-order energy-preserving exponential integrator for the charged-particle dynamics in a strong constant magnetic field. To this end, we first rewrite the problem in the form of a semilinear Poisson system, to which the exponential average vector field (EAVF) method can be applied with energy preservation. Then, by deriving the truncated modified differential equation of the EAVF method, we propose a fourth-order energy-preserving exponential integrator according to the modifying integrator theory. Finally, numerical results soundly support the good energy preservation and high efficiency of the proposed fourth-order integrator in solving the problem considered in this paper.

Quantum dynamics of spin-0 scalar particle with a uniform magnetic field and scalar potential in spinning cosmic string space-time and AB-effect

The relativistic quantum dynamics of a spin-0 scalar massive charged particle with an external uniform magnetic field including a magnetic quantum flux in a spinning cosmic string with a scalar potential is studied. We compute the energy eigenvalues and eignfunctions and analyze a relativistic analogue of the Aharonov-Bohm (AB) effect for bound states.

Particles dynamics around time conformal quintessential Schwarzschild black hole

In this paper, the effect of time is explored on the dynamics of neutral and charged particles around the Schwarzschild (Sch) black hole (BH) environed by quintessence. We introduce a general time conformal factor [Formula: see text] to the quintessential Sch spacetime, where [Formula: see text] is a time ([Formula: see text])-dependent function and [Formula: see text], a small parameter, that causes perturbation in the corresponding spacetime. The Noether symmetry equation is obtained with the help of Lagrangian corresponding to time conformal Sch spacetime environed by quintessence. Consequently, we get a 19 partial differential equations (PDEs) system. The solution of this system gives Noether symmetries, Noether approximate symmetries, and the corresponding conservation laws. The dynamics of neutral/charged particles are studied as well as graphically analyzed at the foot of these invariants.

Non-resonant acceleration of charged particles driven by the associated effects of the radiation reaction

In the present analysis, we study effects of the radiation reaction (RR) on the dynamics of charged particles submitted to the action of localized longitudinal high-frequency carriers travelling at the speed of light. As the wave's crests and troughs keep overtaking particles, dissipative RR forces tend to drag particles alongside the wave in an effort to reduce the relative wave–particle speed. Particles of course never reach the phase velocity of the wave, but are instead driven to an ever-growing velocity, towards the speed of light, while in the wave localization region. We developed a modified average Hamiltonian formalism capable of describing the intricacies of the corresponding dynamics. The modified formalism agrees with simulations and is of particular usefulness in the study of optimum values for the localization length and maximum wave amplitude.

Radiation reaction near the classical limit in aligned crystals

An accelerated charged particle emits electromagnetic radiation. If the driving force is sufficiently strong, the radiated energy becomes comparable to the kinetic energy of the particle and the back-action of the emitted radiation (radiation reaction) significantly alters the dynamics of the particle. The Landau-Lifshitz (LL) equation has been proposed as the classical equation to describe the dynamics of a charged particle in a strong electromagnetic field when the effects of radiation reaction are taken into account. Hitherto, the experimental problem in validating the LL equation has been to achieve sufficiently strong fields for radiation reaction to be important without quantum effects being prominent. Notwithstanding, here we provide a quantitative experimental test of the LL equation by measuring the emission spectrum for a wide range of settings for 50 GeV positrons crossing aligned silicon single crystals near the $(110)$ planar channeling regime as well as 40 GeV and 80 GeV electrons traversing aligned diamond single crystals near the $\langle100\rangle$ axial channeling regime. The experimental spectra are in remarkable agreement with predictions based on the LL equation of motion with small quantum corrections for recoil and, in case of electrons, spin and reduced radiation emission, as well as with a more elaborate quantum mechanical model. Our experiment clearly shows the inadequacy of the Lorentz force as the sole agent of force on the particles in the classical limit, due to its absence of radiative energy loss in describing the dynamics of high-energy charged particles in strong electromagnetic fields like those in aligned single crystals.

Radiation reaction friction: Resistive material medium

We explore a novel method of describing the radiation friction of particles traveling through a mechanically resistive medium. We introduce a particle motion induced matter warping along the path in a manner assuring that charged particle dynamics occurs subject to radiative energy loss described by the Larmor formula. We compare our description with the Landau-Lifshitz-like model for the radiation friction and show that the established model exhibits non-physical behavior. Our approach predicts in the presence of large mechanical friction an upper limit on radiative energy loss being equal to the energy loss due to the mechanical medium resistance. We demonstrate that mechanical friction due to strong interactions, for example of quarks in quark-gluon plasma, can induce significant soft photon radiation.

Near-horizon Structure of Escape Zones of Electrically Charged Particles around Weakly Magnetized Rotating Black Hole. II. Acceleration and Escape in the Oblique Magnetosphere

Abstract Strong gravity and magnetic fields are key ingredients that power processes of accretion and ejection near compact objects. While the particular mechanisms that operate here are still discussed, it seems that the presence of an ordered magnetic field is crucial for the acceleration and collimation of relativistic jets of electrically charged particles on superhorizon length scales. In this context, we further study the effect of a large-scale magnetic field on the dynamics of charged particles near a rotating black hole. We consider a scenario in which the initially neutral particles on regular geodesic orbits in the equatorial plane are destabilized by a charging process (e.g., photoionization). Some charged particles are accelerated out of the equatorial plane, and they follow jetlike trajectories with relativistic velocities. In our previous paper, we investigated this scenario for the case of perfect alignment of the magnetic field with the axis of rotation; i.e., the system was considered axisymmetric. Here we relax this assumption and investigate nonaxisymmetric systems in which the magnetic field is arbitrarily inclined with respect to the black hole spin. We study the system numerically in order to locate the zones of escaping trajectories and compute the maximum (terminal) escape velocity. It appears that breaking the axial symmetry (even by small inclination angles) substantially increases the fraction of escaping orbits and allows the acceleration to ultrarelativistic velocities that were excluded in the axisymmetric setup. The presence of transient chaotic dynamics in the launching region of the relativistic outflow is confirmed with chaotic indicators.

Dynamics of particles around the time conformal quantum corrected Schwarzschild black hole

Abstract In this paper, we explore the dynamics of neutral and charged particles in presence/absence of magnetic field around the quantum corrected-Schwarzschild black hole as well as the time conformal quantum corrected-Schwarzschild black hole. We investigate the conditions under which the particles move towards or away from the vicinity of black hole when they collide with other particles. We study the effective potential and effective force in presence/absence of magnetic field graphically. Recently many researchers took interest in point particle dynamics and one can initiate the study of a more complex motion of extended celestial bodies. A major area of interest among these important fields, is the particle motions (neutral and charged) around black hole and naked singularities. In this work we want to show that the quantum corrected-Schwarzschild black hole admits the time conformal factor e ϵ g ( t ) without violating the symmetry structure of the black hole, where ϵ is a small parameter that causes perturbation in the proposed spacetime and g ( t ) is a function of time t . The inception of time conformal factor, re-scales all the conservation laws that hold in the given spacetime. This type of study is important because it tells about the formation of gravitational waves and Hawking radiation. The study of thermal stability, horizons and energy conditions corresponding to the time conformal quantum corrected Schwarzschild spacetime is also explored. Furthermore, we analyze and compare the dynamics of charged and neutral particle around time conformal quantum corrected-Schwarzschild black hole with the time conformal Schwarzschild black hole. The effective force and effective potential with magnetic field and angular momentum are given graphically. The stability of the proposed spacetime is also discussed with the help of Lyapunov exponent.

A two-step symmetric method for charged-particle dynamics in a normal or strong magnetic field

The study of the long time conservation for numerical methods poses interesting and challenging questions from the point of view of geometric integration. In this paper, we analyze the long time energy and magnetic moment conservations of two-step symmetric methods for charged-particle dynamics. A two-step symmetric method is proposed and its long time behaviour is shown not only in a normal magnetic field but also in a strong magnetic field. The approaches to dealing with these two cases are based on the backward error analysis and modulated Fourier expansion, respectively. It is obtained from the analysis that the method has better long time conservations than the variational method which was researched recently in the literature.

An example of chaotic dynamics for the motion of a charged particle in a magnetic field

In this paper we discuss the presence of chaotic dynamics of charged particles inside an idealized magnetic field, suggested by a tokamak type configuration. Our model is based on a periodically perturbed Hamiltonian system in a half-plane r>0. We propose a simple mechanism producing complex dynamics, based on the theory of Linked Twist Maps jointly with the method of stretching along the paths. A key step in our argument relies on the monotonicity of the period map associated with the unperturbed planar system.

Dynamics of a particle around AdS Schwarzschild black hole environed by quintessence

The field of point particle dynamics is correlated with the particle dynamics around a black hole, and one can initiate the investigation of a more complex motion of extended bodies or celestial bodies. In this article, we study the dynamics of neutral and charged particles around the AdS Schwarzschild black hole surrounded by quintessence. At the foot of Noether symmetries and the conservation laws of the proposed spacetime, we discuss the effect of the cosmological constant, angular momentum, quintessence parameter, and magnetic field on the dynamics of neutral and charged particles in the form of the effective potential, effective force, and escape velocity. Finally, we investigate the orbit stability of spacetime with the help of the Lyapunov exponent.

Dynamics of the particle around de Sitter–Schwarzschild black hole surrounded by quintessence

The study of particle dynamics in the vicinity of a black hole environed by dark energy and magnetic field has attracted researchers for their importance in astrophysics and cosmology. In this paper, we study the dynamics of neutral and charged particles in the vicinity of de Sitter–Schwarzschild black hole (DS–Sch-BH) surrounded by quintessence. The effect of the DS part is explored by virtue of effective potential, effective force, and escape velocity of the particle (neutral and charged) moving around DS–Sch-BH. Finally, a comparative study is also investigated.