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Convergence of difference methods for the linear transport equation

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6681385
We are concerned with certain methods for obtaining numerical solutions to the time-independent Boltzmann transport equation for monoenergetic neutrons in x-y geometry. The transport equation is an integro-differential equation which describes the motion of particles (typically neutrons, protons, etc.) which travel in straight lines with constant velocity between collisions, but which are constantly subject to a certain probability of colliding with the atoms of the matter in which they are traveling. For a general discussion and derivation of the transport equation and its uses in physical problems, see Davison. For a discussion of the properties of the boundary value problems associated with the transport equation, see Vladmirov. 11 refs.
Research Organization:
Maryland Univ., College Park (USA). Inst. for Fluid Dynamics and Applied Mathematics
DOE Contract Number:
AS05-76ER03443
OSTI ID:
6681385
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/03443-T9; TN-BN-570; ON: DE87008128
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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