Kinetic Theory (eBook)

Classical, Quantum, and Relativistic Descriptions

R.L. Liboff (Autor)

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2006
Springer New York (Verlag)
978-0-387-21775-8 (ISBN)

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Kinetic Theory: Classical, Quantum, and Relativistic Descriptions goes beyond the scope of other works in the field with its thorough treatment of applications in a wide variety of disciplines. Its clear exposition and emphasis on concrete examples will make it not only an excellent graduate text but also a valuable resource for researchers in such disciplines as aerospace, mechanical, and chemical engineering; astrophysics, solid state and laser physics and devices, plasma physics, and controlled and thermonuclear fusion.Among the topics covered are: - The Liouville equation and analyses of the Liouville equation, including two independent derivations- The Boltzmann equation and Boltzmann's H-theorem- Analysis of the linearized collision operator- Fluid dynamics and irreversibility- Assorted kinetic equations with applications to plasmas and neutral fluids- Elements of quantum kinetic theory, including the Green's-function formalism and the Wigner-Moyal equation- Relativistic kinetic theory and Lorentz invariants- Kinetic properties of metals and amorphous media- Monte-Carlo analysis in kinetic theory- Kinetic study of shock wavesThis third revised edition features a new section on constants of motion and symmetry and a new appendix on the Lorentz-Legendre expansion.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.4.2006
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Theorie / Studium
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Quantenphysik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Relativitätstheorie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Thermodynamik
• ISBN-10: 0-387-21775-4 / 0387217754
• ISBN-13: 978-0-387-21775-8 / 9780387217758