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9 Finite element theory of particle-in-cell method

Because of the use of finite-size shape, PIC method can also be considered as a kind of finite element method[7].

 9.1 Finite element expansion of distribution function
 9.2 Basis functions: particle shape
 9.3 Moment equations

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