The Boltzmann Equation

Theory and Applications

642 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In,1872, Boltzmann published a paper which for the first time provided a precise mathematical basis for a discussion of the approach to equilibrium. The paper dealt with the approach to equilibrium of a dilute gas and was based on an equation - the Boltzmann equation, as we call it now - for the velocity distribution function of such ~ gas. The Boltzmann equation still forms the basis of the kinetic theory of gases and has proved fruitful not only for the classical gases Boltzmann had in mind, but als- if properly generalized - for the electron gas in a solid and the excitation gas in a superfluid. Therefore it was felt by many of us that the Boltzmann equation was of sufficient interest, even today, to warrant a meeting, in which a review of its present status would be undertaken. Since Boltzmann had spent a good part of his life in Vienna, this city seemed to be a natural setting for such a meeting. The first day was devoted to historical lectures, since it was generally felt that apart from their general interest, they would furnish a good introduction to the subsequent scientific sessions. We are very much indebted to Dr. D.

• Reihe: Few-Body Systems
• ISBN: 9783709183380
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.01.2012
• Genre: Physik, Astronomie/Theoretische Physik
• Verlag: Springer Wien
• Herausgegeben von: E.G.D. Cohen, W. Thirring