Forskargrupp The Computational Space Physics (CSP) Research Group is a recently developed research group at the Department of Physics, dedicated to advancing our understanding of plasma interactions with planetary magnetospheres, exospheres, and surfaces across the solar system from Mercury, Moon, and Earth to Mars, asteroids, and outer planet moons. Our research is driven by high-performance computational modeling, focusing on our in-house developed high-performance plasma simulation code, Amitis.
Amitis & Advanced Computational Technologies
Amitis is the first fully three-dimensional, real-time, hybrid-kinetic plasma model designed to run entirely on graphics processing units (GPUs). This state-of-the-art tool enables highly efficient, self-consistent coupling between planetary bodies’ interior, surface, exosphere, and magnetosphere. By utilizing GPU acceleration, Amitis simulates complex plasma dynamics with high spatial and temporal resolution, making it a powerful resource for planetary science and space mission support. More details can be found at www.amitiscode.com. In addition to Amitis, our group develops high-performance models and algorithms incorporating cutting-edge computational technologies, including cloud computing for scalable simulations and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for data-driven modeling and predictive analytics. These advancements enable more precise simulations, enhanced real-time data analysis, and improved interpretation of space mission observations.
Supporting Space Missions
Our group actively collaborates with international research teams and space agencies to enhance mission science through computational modeling and predictive simulations. We contribute to space mission planning, data interpretation, and observation forecasting by providing high-fidelity plasma interaction models. Currently, we are proud to serve as co-investigators on two major space missions:
Our research integrates advanced computational techniques with observational data better to understand planetary environments and their interactions with space plasma. Our work supports space exploration and helps refine scientific models for planetary evolution and magnetospheric physics. For more information about our research, mission collaborations, or partnership opportunities, please contact shahab.fatemi@umu.se
