Eigenvalues of the Boltzmann collision operator for binary gases: Mass dependence |
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Authors: | B Shizgal MJ Lindenfeld R Reeves |
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Institution: | Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Y5 Canada |
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Abstract: | Eigenvalues of the Boltzmann collision operator are calculated versus mass ratio with two different methods. One method involves the expansion of the eigenfunctions in speed polynomials, whereas with the second method the eigenfunctions are evaluated at discrete points based on a particular gaussian quadrature rule. The discrete ordinate method proved to be superior provided the mass ratio was neither too large nor too small. The approach of the eigenvalues to the continuum boundary was also studied for several mass ratios. |
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