An Introduction to the Theory of the Boltzmann Equation
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An Introduction to the Theory of the Boltzmann Equation

  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

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

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Preface
  6. Introduction
  7. Contents
  8. Chapter 1 Statistical Mechanical Preliminaries
  9. Chapter 2 Contraction of the Statistical Mechanical Description
  10. Chapter 3 Description of Binary Collisions
  11. Chapter 4 Properties of the Collision Term
  12. Chapter 5 The H Theorem and Irreversibility
  13. Chapter 6 Normal Solutions of Boltzmann’s Equation
  14. Chapter 7 Moment Method Solutions
  15. Chapter 8 Model Boltzmann Equations
  16. Chapter 9 Solutions of Special Problems
  17. Chapter 10 Gas Mixtures
  18. Chapter 11 Generalized Boltzmann Equations
  19. Chapter 12 Comparison of Theory with Experiment
  20. General References
  21. Indexes