Particle-in-Cell (PIC) Simulation for Strong Parallel Shocks Using the SHARP Code

In this study, we investigate the effects of using a reduced ion-to-electron mass ratio on the evolution of parallel weakly magnetized electron-ion strong shocks in 1D3V PIC simulations.
MA = 5.3 & mr = 100
MA = 5.3 & mr = 1836
MA = 21.3 & mr = 100
MA = 21.3 & mr = 1836