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OverviewIn,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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: E.G.D. Cohen , W. ThirringPublisher: Springer Verlag GmbH Imprint: Springer Verlag GmbH Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1973 Volume: 10/1973 Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 1.120kg ISBN: 9783709183380ISBN 10: 3709183383 Pages: 642 Publication Date: 07 January 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsWelcome Speech.- Life and Personality of Ludwig Boltzmann.- Philosophical Biography of Ludwig Boltzmann.- The Development of Boltzmann’s Statistical Ideas.- The Validity and the Limitations of the Boltzmann Equation.- Comment to Professor Uhlenbeck’s Paper.- On Higher Order Hydrodynamic Theories of Shock Structure.- Sound From the Boltzmann Equation.- The Generalization of the Boltzmann Equation to Higher Densities.- The Three-Particle Collision Term in the Generalized Boltzmann Equation.- Velocity Correlation Functions for Moderately Dense Gases.- On Kinetic Equations for Particles with Internal Degrees of Freedom.- Flow-Birefringence in Gases, An Example of the Kinetic Theory Based on the Boltzmann Equation for Rotating Particles.- Non-Equilibrium Angular Momentum Polarization in Rotating Molecules.- The Boltzmann Equation in Solid State Physics.- Experimental and Theoretical Investigations in Semiconductors Concerning the Boltzmann Equation.- Some Probabilistic Aspects of the Boltzmann Equation.- The Statistical Interpretation of Non-Equilibrium Entropy.- A Review of Computer Studies in the Kinetic Theory of Fluids.- A Survey of Neutron Transport Theory.- Relativistic Boltzmann Theory.- Kinetic Equation for Elementary Excitations in Quantum Systems.- Ergodic Theory.- Ergodic Theory.- Ergodic Theory and Approach to Equilibrium for Finite and Infinite Systems.- Erinnerungen an Boltzmanns Vorlesungen.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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