PyHEADTAIL

Short description

Python macroparticle simulation code library for modeling collective effects beam dynamics in circular accelerators.

Web resources

• Source code: https://github.com/PyCOMPLETE/PyHEADTAIL
• Wiki pages: https://github.com/PyCOMPLETE/PyHEADTAIL/wiki

Technical information

• Programming Languages used for implementation:

  • Python, C, C++, Cython, CUDA

• Parallelization strategy:

  • MPI, OpenMP, GPGPU

• Operating systems:

  • Linux (experience on SLC5+, Ubuntu 12+, OpenSUSE 12+)

• Other prerequisites:

  • Python 2.7+ (minor compatibility issues with Python 3 expected)
  • Third party libraries: Cython, h5py, NumPy, SciPy
  • Special hardware needs: NVidia GPU for CUDA parts

Other information

• Developed by: Kevin Li et al.
• License: CERN Copyright
• Contact persons: Kevin Li
• Being actively developed and supported: Yes