Accession Number:

ADA582772

Title:

Direct Simulation Monte Carlo: Theory, Methods, and Open Challenges

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

SAN JOSE STATE UNIV CA

Personal Author(s):

• Garcia, Alejandro L.

Report Date:

2011-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

13.0

Abstract:

These lecture notes present the basic theory and methods for the Direct Simulation Monte Carlo DSMC algorithm. Some of the open challenges in the treatment of complex, multi-scale flows are also discussed.

Descriptors:

• *GAS DYNAMICS
• *MONTE CARLO METHOD
• BOLTZMANN EQUATION
• BROWNIAN MOTION
• COLLISIONS
• EQUATIONS OF STATE
• STOCHASTIC PROCESSES

Subject Categories:

• Statistics and Probability
• Fluid Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE