piclas-framework / piclas

PICLas is a parallel, three-dimensional PIC-DSMC solver developed cooperatively by the Institute of Space Systems, Institute of Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics at the University of Stuttgart and the spin-off boltzplatz. PICLas is a flexible particle-based plasma simulation suite.

Welcome to PICLas

The PICLas code is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. The licence can be found in LICENCE.md and the list of contributors in CONTRIBUTORS.md. Among other things, PICLas is a scientific project and if you use PICLas for publications or presentations in science, please support the project by citing our publications given in REFERENCE.md.

Documentation and Installation

The documentation of PICLas can be found in the User Guide, where the installation procedure is described in Chapter 2. Pre-compiled executables (that only require pre-installed MPI for parallel execution) for Linux can directly be downloaded as AppImage containers from the PICLas release tag assets.

Regression Testing

An overview of the regression tests used for continuous integration is given in REGGIE.md.

Used libraries

PICLas uses several external libraries as well as auxiliary functions from open source projects, including:

• HOPR (High Order Preprocessor)
• cmake
• LAPACK
• MPI
• HDF5
• PETSc

I need help or further information:

For bug fixes, code development and application questions, feel free to open an issue. Otherwise, you can reach us through the following channels:

• Academic
  • Numerical Modelling and Simulation Group, Institute of Space Systems, University of Stuttgart
• Simulation service & training
  • boltzplatz - numerical plasma dynamics GmbH