Existence of the Scattering Matrix for the Linearized Boltzmann Equation

Following Hejtmanek, we consider neutrons in infinite space obeying a linearized Boltzmann equation describing their interaction with matter in some compact set D. We prove existence of the S-matrix and subcriticality of the dynamics in the (weak-coupling) case where the mean free path is larger than the diameter of D uniform in the velocity. We prove existence of the S-matrix also for the case where D is convex and filled with uniformly absorbent material. In an appendix, we present an explicit example where the dynamics is not invertible on L\, the cone of positive elements in U. §