On the nonlinear, spatially homogeneous Boltzmann equation with an external source: exact generating functions for all moments (Q1085004)
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On the nonlinear, spatially homogeneous Boltzmann equation with an external source: exact generating functions for all moments (English)
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1986
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A moment method is applied to a model Boltzmann equation including an isotropic external source. The associated infinite system of first-order differential equations for the moments is solved exactly to the extent that analytical expressions for the generating function of the moments are derived. Due to a consequent application of Lie group methods the resulting functions are of the similarity form. Certain restrictions upon the shape of the source term arising from the solution strategy are discussed.
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exact solution
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moment method
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Boltzmann equation
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isotropic external source
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infinite system of first-order differential equations
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generating function
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Lie group methods
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similarity form
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source term
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