Implementation of a friction-based self-consistent multicomponent diffusion model in Plasimo

Abstract

In order to improve the realism of our Plasimo computer model [1,2] in modelling multi-ion mixtures, we developed and implemented a self-consistent multicomponent diffusion model based on frictions. As presented, this diffusion model includes effects of the ambipolar electric field as well as any external electric fields. Moreover, it is comparatively easy to include other diffusion contributions. This model was shown to produce good and consistent results for both single and multi-ion mixtures.

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