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The Boltzmann Equation

Theory and Applications

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 1973

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Editors:
  1. E. G. D. Cohen

    1. The Rockefeller University, New York, USA

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  2. W. Thirring

    1. Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

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Part of the book series: Few-Body Systems (FEWBODY, volume 10/1973)

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Table of contents (26 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages N1-XII
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  2. Welcome Speech

    • E. Schmid
    Pages 1-2

  3. Life and Personality of Ludwig Boltzmann

    • D. Flamm
    Pages 3-16

  4. Philosophical Biography of L. Boltzmann

    • E. Broda
    Pages 17-51

  5. The Development of Boltzmann’s Statistical Ideas

    • M. J. Klein
    Pages 53-106

  6. The Validity and the Limitations of the Boltzmann-Equation

    • G. E. Uhlenbeck
    Pages 107-119

  7. Comment to Professor Uhlenbeck’s Paper

    • C. Cercignani
    Pages 121-122

  8. On Higher Order Hydrodynamic Theories of Shock Structure

    • J. D. Foch Jr.
    Pages 123-140

  9. Sound from the Boltzmann Equation

    • G. W. Ford
    Pages 141-155

  10. The Generalization of the Boltzmann Equation to Higher Densities

    • E. G. D. Cohen
    Pages 157-176

  11. The Three-Particle Collision Term in the Generalized Boltzmann Equation

    • J. V. Sengers
    Pages 177-208

  12. Velocity Correlation Functions for Moderately Dense Gases

    • J. R. Dorfman
    Pages 209-221

  13. On Kinetic Equations for Particles with Internal Degress of Freedom

    • L. Waldmann
    Pages 223-246

  14. Flow-Birefringence in Gases an Example of the Kinetic Theory Based on the Boltzmann-Equation for Rotating Particles

    • S. Hess
    Pages 247-265

  15. Non-Equilibrium Angular Momentum Polarization in Rotating Molecules

    • J. J. M. Beenakker
    Pages 267-300

  16. The Boltzmann Equation in Solid State Physics

    • Ryogo Kubo
    Pages 301-340

  17. Experimental and Theoretical Investigations in Semiconductors Concerning the Boltzmann Equation

    • K. Seeger, H. Pötzl
    Pages 341-378

  18. Some Probabilistic Aspects of the Boltzmann-Equation

    • Mark Kac
    Pages 379-400

  19. The Statistical Interpretation of Non-Equilibrium Entropy

    • I. Prigogine
    Pages 401-450

  20. A Review of Computer Studies in the Kinetic Theory of Fluids

    • W. W. Wood
    Pages 451-490
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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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • The Rockefeller University, New York, USA

    E. G. D. Cohen

  • Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

    W. Thirring

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