An Introduction to the Boltzmann Equation and Transport Processes in Gases (Interaction of Mechanics and Mathematics)

This book deals with the classical kinetic theory of gases. Its aim is to present the basic principles of this theory within an elementary framework and from a more rigorous approach based on the Boltzmann equation. The subjects are presented in a self-contained manner such that the readers can understand and learn some methods used in the kinetic theory of gases in order to investigate the Boltzmann equation. It is expected that this book could be useful as a textbook for students and researchers who are interested in the principles of the Boltzmann equation and in the methods used in the kinetic theory of gases. The Interaction of Mechanics and Mathematics (IMM) series publishes advanced textbooks and introductory scientific monographs devoted to modern research in the wide area of mechanics. The authors are distinguished specialists with international reputation in their field of expertise. The books are intended to serve as modern guides in their fields and anticipated to be accessible to advanced graduate students. IMM books are planned to be comprehensive reviews developed to the cutting edge of their respective field and to list the major references Front Matter....Pages - Basic Principles of the Kinetic Theory....Pages 1-35 The Boltzmann Equation....Pages 37-80 The Chapman-Enskog Method....Pages 81-107 Moment Methods....Pages 109-132 Polyatomic Gases....Pages 133-164 Dense Gases....Pages 165-184 Granular Gases....Pages 185-202 Mixtures of Monatomic Gases....Pages 203-233 Chemically Reacting Gas Mixtures....Pages 235-296 Back Matter....Pages - This book covers classical kinetic theory of gases, presenting basic principles in a self-contained framework and from a more rigorous approach based on the Boltzmann equation. Uses methods in kinetic theory for determining the transport coefficients of gases. It is expected that this book could be useful as a textbook for students and researchers who are interested in the principles of the Boltzmann equation and in the methods used in the kinetic theory of gases. --Book Jacket Gilberto Medeiros Kremer. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.