Numerical methods for linear half-space kinetic equations

Jianfeng Lu, Duke University
October 14th, 2015 at 3:30PM–4:30PM in 939 Evans Hall [Map]

Understanding the coupling of physical models at different scales is important and quite challenging. In this talk, we focus on the issue of kinetic-fluid coupling, in particular, the half-space problems for kinetic equations coming from the boundary layer. We will present some recent progress in algorithm development and analysis for the linear half-space kinetic equations, and its application in coupling of neutron transport equations with diffusion equations. (joint work with Qin Li and Weiran Sun)