PyPIC

Short description

PyPIC is a python library featuring different 2D Particle in Cell Solvers. It includes advanced features like the accurate modelling of curved boundary using the Shortley-Weller approximation, and improved accuracy based on nested grids. PyPIC it is used to simulate electron cloud and space charge effects within PyECLOUD and PyHEADTAIL.

Web resources

• Source code: https://github.com/PyCOMPLETE/PyPIC
• Additional information: https://github.com/PyCOMPLETE/PyPIC/wiki

Technical information

• Programming Languages used for implementation:
  • Mainly Python
  • Computationally intensive routines are implemented in FORTRAN (and linked via f2py) or C/C++ (and linked via cython).
• Parallelization strategy:
  • None
• Operating systems:
  • Tested exclusivey on Linux (experience on Ubuntu 12.04 or more recent, and SLC 5 or more recent)
• Other prerequisites:
  • Python 2.7+ (never tested on Python 3)
  • Libraries: numpy, cython, f2py. Optionally: pyfftw, KLU interface).

Other information

• Developed by: Giovanni Iadarola, Kevin Li, Eleonora Belli, Lotta Mether
• License: CERN Copyright
• Contact persons: Giovanni Iadarola
• Being actively developed and supported: Yes