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Bounds and maximum principles for the solution of the linear transport equation

Journal Article · · SIAM J. Math. Anal.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1137/0512026· OSTI ID:6258483
Pointwise bounds are derived for the solution of time-independent linear transport problems with surface sources in convex spatial domains. Under specified conditions, upper bounds are derived which, as a function of position, decrease with distance from the boundary. Also, sufficient conditions are obtained for the existence of maximum and minimum principles, and a counterexample is given which shows that such principles do not always exist.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM
OSTI ID:
6258483
Journal Information:
SIAM J. Math. Anal.; (United States), Journal Name: SIAM J. Math. Anal.; (United States) Vol. 12:2; ISSN SJMAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English