Convergence d'un modèle à vitesses discrètes pour l'équation de Boltzmann-BGK

Abstract

We consider a conservative and entropie discrete-velocity model for the Bathnagar-Gross-Krook (BGK) equation. In this model, the approximation of the Maxwellian is based on a discrete entropy minimization principle. First, we prove a consistency result for this approximation. Then, we demonstrate that the discrete-velocity model possesses a unique solution. Finally, the model is written in a continuous equation form, and we prove the convergence of its solution toward a solution of the BGK equation.