Discrete Ordinate Method

The Discrete Ordinates Method is a numerical technique used to solve complex problems involving the transfer of particles such as radiation or neutrons through a medium. It breaks down the problem's angular component into specific directions and calculates how particles move and interact in each direction. By doing this, it transforms a complicated, continuous problem into a set of simpler equations that can be solved on a computer. This method helps scientists and engineers accurately predict how radiation or particles behave in various environments, like nuclear reactors or atmospheric studies, by systematically accounting for multiple directions and interactions.