Kinetic Theory of Gas

The motivations that suggested the publication of this book in 1969 are still largely valid. In this revised edition I have updated the literature on the subjects that were covered in the original version; I have also added an appendix to Chapter VI, explaining the technique for solving singular integral equations and systems of such equations. In addition I have tried to give an introduction to the important developments concerning the purely mathematical theory (existence and uniqueness theorems). This part of kinetic theory has reached a mature stage in the last few years and is relevant for both the physical foundations of the subject (validity of the Boltzmann equation) and the application of kinetic theory to rarefied gas dynamics (numerical and simulation methods).

In the present monograph, we develop the kinetic theory of transport phenomena and relaxation processes in the flows of reacting gas mixtures and discuss its applications to strongly non-equilibrium conditions. The main attention is focused on the influence of non-equilibrium kinetics on gas dynamics and transport properties.

The kinetic theory of gases as we know it dates to the paper of Boltzmann in 1872. The justification and context of this equation has been clarified over the past half century to the extent that it comprises one of the most complete examples of many-body analyses exhibiting the contraction from a microscopic to a mesoscopic description.

Imparts the similarities and differences between ratified and condensed matter, classical and quantum systems as well as real and ideal gases.

Imparts the similarities and differences between ratified and condensed matter, classical and quantum systems as well as real and ideal gases. Presents the quasi-thermodynamic theory of gas-liquid interface and its application for density profile calculation within the van der Waals theory of surface tension. Uses inductive logic to lead readers from observation and facts to personal interpretation and from specific conclusions to general ones.