Three dimensional hybrid simulations of the UCLA collisionless shock experiment

We present simulations of the UCLA laser-driven collisionless shock experiment. Past attempts at generating magnetized collisionless shocks in the laboratory have had limited success. A new effort is underway at UCLA utilizing the LAPD and a new kJ-class laser [1]. Recent simulation results using our three dimensional parallel hybrid plasma code will be presented and discussed, including the influence of debris charge state and debris cloud expansion geometry.\\[4pt] [1] C Niemann, \textit{et al}, 2012 JINST \textbf{7} P03010