An Introduction to Theory of the Bo
Will be published approx. on 29. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
221 pages
978-0-486-43831-3 (ISBN)
Description
This introductory graduate-level text emphasizes physical aspects of the theory of Boltzmann's equation in a detailed presentation that doubles as a practical resource for professionals. 1971 edition.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
268 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-486-43831-3 (9780486438313)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Historical Introduction
1. Statistical Mechanical Preliminaries
2. Contraction of the Statistical Mechanical Description
3. Description of Binary Collisions
4. Properties of the Collision Term
5. The H Theorem and Irreversibility
6. Normal Solutions of Boltzmann's Equation
7. Moment Method Solutions
8. Model Boltzmann Equations
9. Solutions of Special Problems
10. Gas Mixtures
11. Generalized Boltzmann Equations
12. Comparison of Theory with Experiment
General References
Indexes