Linearized Boltzmann collision integral with the correct cutoff

Chang, Yongbin, and White, R.D. (2014) Linearized Boltzmann collision integral with the correct cutoff. Physics of Plasmas, 21. 072304. pp. 1-6.

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Abstract

In the calculation of the linearized Boltzmann collision operator for an inverse-square force law interaction (Coulomb interaction) F(r)=κ/r2 , we found the widely used scattering angle cutoff θ≥θmin is a wrong practise since the divergence still exists after the cutoff has been made. When the correct velocity change cutoff |v'−v|≥δmin is employed, the scattering angle can be integrated. A unified linearized Boltzmann collision operator for both inverse-square force law and rigid-sphere interactions is obtained. Like many other unified quantities such as transition moments, Fokker-Planck expansion coefficients and energy exchange rates obtained recently [Y. B. Chang and L. A. Viehland, AIP Adv. 1, 032128 (2011)], the difference between the two kinds of interactions is characterized by a parameter, γ, which is 1 for rigid-sphere interactions and −3 for inverse-square force law interactions. When the cutoff is removed by setting δmin=0 , Hilbert's well known kernel for rigid-sphere interactions is recovered for γ = 1.

Item ID: 34585
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1089-7674
Funders: Australian Research Council (ARC)
Date Deposited: 20 Aug 2014 03:36
FoR Codes: 02 PHYSICAL SCIENCES > 0202 Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics > 020201 Atomic and Molecular Physics @ 80%
02 PHYSICAL SCIENCES > 0204 Condensed Matter Physics > 020404 Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Condensed Matter; Superconductivity @ 20%
SEO Codes: 97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970102 Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences @ 100%
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