Title :
Finite element modelling of ion convection by electrostatic forces
Author :
Deliége, G. ; Henrotte, F. ; Deprez, W. ; Hameyer, K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Katholieke Univ. Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium
Abstract :
Different formulations for the problem of a cloud of ions convected by electrostatic forces are presented. Their influence on the ionic charge conservation is discussed. It is shown that a mixed electrostatic formulation is the most accurate for the studied example.
Keywords :
convection; electrostatics; finite element analysis; electrostatic forces; electrostatic formulation; finite element modelling; ion cloud; ion convection; ionic charge conservation;
Journal_Title :
Science, Measurement and Technology, IEE Proceedings -
DOI :
10.1049/ip-smt:20041168
