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The objective of this project is to investigate shocks through Particle-In-Cell (PIC) simulations, particularly focusing on intermediate Mach. By delving into the transition between low and high Mach number instabilities, we aim to gain valuable insights into shock dynamics and electron behavior. Through experimentation and analysis, we hope to improve our understanding of shocks and electron dynamics, thereby making significant contributions to the field of astrophysical research. This study is the first step in a project to investigate the structure and electron acceleration in planetary and astrophysical shocks using PIC simulations. A first simulation has been conducted for a High Mach number configuration, which implies the generation of Weibel instability and the formation of a filamentary structure for electron. The transition between Whistler and Weibel instabilities is also discussed.
