A computer simulation based on statistically independent, noninteracting, shielded ions is developed. This simulation procedure differs from the usual molecular-dynamics approach in several respects and, for some problems, provides less-time-consuming and more-accurate results. Simulation results are compared with analytically known plasma functions and the basic limitations of the method are discussed.

• Received 12 September 1983

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.30.450