Title :
Using the adjoint method for optimization in a two-dimensional finite volume plasma discharge simulation
Author :
Lange, Kyle J. ; Anderson, W. Kyle
Author_Institution :
SimCenter: Nat. Center for Comput. Eng., Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA
Abstract :
A fluid model is used to simulate a plasma discharge in two dimensions. The fundamental equations are discretized using the finite volume method. The discrete adjoint method is used to compute sensitivity derivatives, which can be used to increase or decrease a given cost function. The sensitivity derivatives are verified by comparing with those computed using complex perturbations. Results of the simulation and optimization are given, as well as applications and ideas for further research.
Keywords :
discharges (electric); finite volume methods; plasma simulation; adjoint method; finite volume method; optimization; plasma discharge simulation; sensitivity derivatives; Computational modeling; Cost function; Equations; Finite volume methods; Optimization methods; Plasma simulation; USA Councils;
Conference_Titel :
Plasma Science - Abstracts, 2009. ICOPS 2009. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2617-1
DOI :
10.1109/PLASMA.2009.5227626
