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+# Vlasov-Poisson model solver 
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+This simulation of the Vlasov-Poisson system in 1x1v dimensions uses
+- [NuFI algorithm](doi.org/10.1002/pamm.202300162)
+- [deal.ii](https://dealii.org/) FEM package
+
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+Todo:
+- Correct dealii solver, check ftilda results to see whats happening
+- ...