Discrete kinetic theory of atoms and photons: application to the Milne-Chandrasekhar problem

Authors
Hanser, F Monaco, R Rossani, A Schurrer, F
Citation
F. Hanser et al., Discrete kinetic theory of atoms and photons: application to the Milne-Chandrasekhar problem, NUOV CIM B, 114(9), 1999, pp. 991-1002
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
NUOVO CIMENTO DELLA SOCIETA ITALIANA DI FISICA B-GENERAL PHYSICS RELATIVITY ASTRONOMY AND MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS AND METHODS
ISSN journal
11241888 → ACNP
Volume
114
Issue
9
Year of publication
1999
Pages
991 - 1002
Database
ISI
SICI code
1124-1888(199909)114:9<991:DKTOAA>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
A discrete kinetic model is presented in order to describe the interaction between monochromatic photons and material particles with two internal ener gy levels. The collisional scheme is constructed and the kinetic equations are derived. The model is then applied to the so-called Milne-Chandrasekhar problem, at a kinetic level. Finally, numerical results are provided.