Transport of energetic particles in the heliosphere

With most of our simulations being numerically very expensive, we were able to run only a few different setups. The overall conclusion we have drawn so far is that our code - or PIC codes in general - is suitable for studies of particle transport characteristics on a microscopic scale. However, simulation runs and physical setups have to be chosen carefully, in order not to waste computing time. We are planning follow-up simulations, which will be run either within our current project pr85li or in a successional project. Especially the above mentioned scenario of electrons scattering off of Whistler modes will be a point of interest, since it is a relevant process in the solar wind. (orig.)