From the Sun-Earth System to Exoplanetary and Astrophysical Plasmas - A Kinetic PIC Framework

Explore a comprehensive kinetic Particle-in-Cell (PIC) framework for understanding plasma physics across multiple scales, from the Sun-Earth system to exoplanetary and astrophysical environments. Learn how advanced computational methods can model plasma behavior in diverse cosmic settings, examining the fundamental kinetic processes that govern plasma dynamics in space physics. Discover the applications of PIC simulations in studying solar wind interactions, magnetospheric phenomena, and plasma processes around exoplanets and other astrophysical objects. Gain insights into the theoretical foundations and practical implementations of kinetic modeling techniques that bridge laboratory plasma physics with large-scale astrophysical phenomena. Understand how these computational frameworks contribute to our knowledge of space weather, planetary magnetospheres, and the complex plasma environments found throughout the universe.