Ovtchinnikov Serguei
TUPR35
Geometry-based design of high power RF sources with the Neptune 3D EM-PIC code
We present new capabilities in the Neptune electromagnetic particle-in-cell (EM-PIC) simulation code and design environment created to support geometry-based design of high power RF sources. Neptune’s time-domain EM-PIC model to simulate high-voltage, high-current electron beam/RF interactions is a key component of the first-principles design codes created by NRL and Leidos, which provide a comprehensive, geometry-based approach to RF source design*. Neptune allows importing multi-part device geometry created by conventional CAD tools, which can simplify the design process for complex 3D devices. Imported CAD parts can be manipulated, modified and combined with other geometric elements as needed using a constructive solid geometry (CSG) model to create the device geometry to be used for simulation. New features of the EM-PIC model include an improved waveguide port model, with time-resolved waveguide mode diagnostics, and support for customized electron beam models. We will summarize the new capabilities and present examples of applications to high power RF sources.
  • S. Cooke, A. Vlasov, V. Jabotinski
    Naval Research Laboratory
  • J. Petillo, S. Ovtchinnikov
    Leidos
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