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Solution of the equation of transfer with general phase function by a modified spherical-harmonic method

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The equation of transfer with general phase function has been solved by a modified form of spherical-harmonic method. The solutions in case of certain particular phase functions are then derived from the general one.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, North Bengal University, West Bengal, India

    S. Karanjai

  2. Govt. Girls' School, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India

    M. Talukder

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Karanjai, S., Talukder, M. Solution of the equation of transfer with general phase function by a modified spherical-harmonic method. Astrophys Space Sci 197, 309–336 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00645744

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