A Nonlinear Moment Model for Radiative Transfer Equation

Abstract

We derive a nonlinear moment model for radiative transfer equation in 3D space, using the method to derive the nonlinear moment model for the radiative transfer equation in slab geometry. The resulted 3D HMPN model enjoys a list of mathematical advantages, including global hyperbolicity, rotational invariance, physical wave speeds, spectral accuracy, and correct higher-order Eddington approximation. Simulation examples are presented to validate the new model numerically.