Workshop on Cross-Scale Coupling in Plasmas

 

 

Theory and simulations

A small number of phenomena dominate the behaviour and effects of plasmas throughout the Universe: collisionless shocks, magnetic reconnection and plasma turbulence. These fundamental phenomena are controlled by dynamics involving multi-scale coupling of electron, ion and fluid processes. Understanding these and other collisionless plasma phenomena is highly challenging and requires synergistic approach combining observational, experimental, theoretical and simulation studies. In this session we solicit contributions exploring theoretical simulation and modelling work, particularly on topics and techniques that cut across or complement areas covered in other sessions.