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Fourier Convergence Analysis of the Infinite Homogenous Multigroup Time-Dependent Boltzmann Transport Equation Using Discrete Ordinates Formulation

Ang ZhuUniversity of Michigan, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Science, Ann Arbor, Michigan48105
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Yunlin XuUniversity of Michigan, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Science, Ann Arbor, Michigan48105Correspondence[email protected]
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Thomas DownarUniversity of Michigan, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Science, Ann Arbor, Michigan48105
Pages 23-36 | Received 21 Jun 2016, Accepted 15 Sep 2016, Published online: 23 Feb 2017

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