Dear PIConGPU-Users,


it took a while but we finally released the next stable version of
PIConGPU, version 0.1.0, with a large set of commits.

We took great effort to make this a very stable release including a huge
bunch of bug fixes, especially for new CUDA version (6.5 and 7.0). As
usual, please check our change log for the full changes, enjoy the new
features and cross-check if you might be affected by previous bugs:


https://github.com/ComputationalRadiationPhysics/picongpu/blob/0.1.0/CHANGELOG.md

An update to this version is encouraged if you are still working with
`beta-rc6`.


A short summary of the most important changes:

  Initial field ionization support was added, including the first model
for BSI. The code-base was substantially hardened, fixing several minor
and major issues. Especially, several restart related issues, an issue
with 2D3V ZigZack current calculation and a memory issue with Jetson TK1
boards were fixed. A work-around for a critical CUDA 6.5 compiler bug
was applied to all affected parts of the code, CUDA 7 support was added.

  http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17827


A note on versions of PIConGPU:

  This version introduces semantic versioning to PIConGPU. Previously,
we planned to release a beta release shortly after our initial alpha
release, implicating that our last releases were labeled as
"release-candidates" (rc) for beta (but added way to many features). We
postponed the beta release and will simply tag an upcoming version
0.Y.Z. as our beta release.


Thanks to all who contributed to this release!
We got a huge list of contributions - fantastic work from everyone!


Best regards,
Axel Huebl

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Axel Huebl
Phone +49 351 260 3582
https://www.hzdr.de/crp
Computational Radiation Physics
Laser Particle Acceleration Division
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden - Rossendorf e.V.

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