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An Introduction to the Theory of the Boltzmann Equation
About this book
Boltzmann's equation (or Boltzmann-like equations) appears extensively in such disparate fields as laser scattering, solid-state physics, nuclear transport, and beyond the conventional boundaries of physics and engineering, in the fields of cellular proliferation and automobile traffic flow. This introductory graduate-level course for students of physics and engineering offers detailed presentations of the basic modern theory of Boltzmann’s equation, including representative applications using both Boltzmann’s equation and the model Boltzmann equations developed within the text. It emphasizes physical aspects of the theory, and it represents a practical resource for researchers and other professionals. The problems following each chapter are intended as learning examples, and they frequently extend and generalize the text material. Additional editorial features include a historical introduction, references, and subject and author indexes. 1971 edition.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Preface
- Introduction
- Contents
- Chapter 1 Statistical Mechanical Preliminaries
- Chapter 2 Contraction of the Statistical Mechanical Description
- Chapter 3 Description of Binary Collisions
- Chapter 4 Properties of the Collision Term
- Chapter 5 The H Theorem and Irreversibility
- Chapter 6 Normal Solutions of Boltzmann’s Equation
- Chapter 7 Moment Method Solutions
- Chapter 8 Model Boltzmann Equations
- Chapter 9 Solutions of Special Problems
- Chapter 10 Gas Mixtures
- Chapter 11 Generalized Boltzmann Equations
- Chapter 12 Comparison of Theory with Experiment
- General References
- Indexes