Adjoint DSMC Method for Spatially Inhomogeneous Boltzmann Equation with General Boundary Conditions
Numerical Analysis
2026-03-24 v1 Numerical Analysis
Optimization and Control
Abstract
This manuscript derives adjoint equations for the numerical solution of the spatially inhomogeneous Boltzmann equation using Direct Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC). The formulation accounts for spatial transport and a range of boundary conditions, including periodic boundaries, specular reflection, thermal reflection, and prescribed inflow. Numerical experiments are presented to validate the resulting adjoint system. These adjoint formulations are intended for use in gradient-based optimization, sensitivity analysis, and design problems involving rarefied gas dynamics.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2603.20946,
title = {Adjoint DSMC Method for Spatially Inhomogeneous Boltzmann Equation with General Boundary Conditions},
author = {Russel Caflisch and Yunan Yang},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.20946},
year = {2026}
}
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33 pages, 3 figures