On the stability of spectral methods for the homogeneous Boltzmann equation

Lorenzo Pareschi*, Giovanni Russo

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Abstract

In this paper we introduce a new smoothed scheme derived from the spectral Fourier method for the homogeneous Boltzmann equation recently introduced in [14, 15]. More precisely we show that using suitable smoothing filters the method can be designed in such a way that the spectral solution remains positive in time and preserves the total mass. Several numerical examples are given to illustrate the previous analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)431-447
Number of pages17
JournalTransport Theory and Statistical Physics
Volume29
Issue number3-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000

Keywords

  • Boltzmann equation
  • Smoothing tecniques
  • Spectral methods

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Transportation
  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Applied Mathematics

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