Scattering Kernel of Polyatomic Gases

Abstract

This paper is devoted to the derivation of realistic laws relating the distribution functions of reflected and incoming particles at the wall. A polyatomic scattering kernel is derived using an integral operator formalism. Physically, a concept of partial accommodation was employed in the kernel derivation in agreement with different accommodation processes of the three momentum components and of the various energy modes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 13, 2005
Accession Number
ADA447309

Entities

People

  • J. G. Meolans
  • S. K. Dadzie

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accounting
  • Boltzmann Equation
  • Coefficients
  • Distribution Functions
  • Eigenvalues
  • Eigenvectors
  • Equations
  • Gas Dynamics
  • Gases
  • Hilbert Space
  • Integrals
  • Molecules
  • Particles
  • Polyatomic Molecules
  • Rarefied Gas Dynamics
  • Scattering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics