Abstract: Abstract Kinetic theory is the branch of statistical physics dealing with the dynamics of non-equilibrium processes and their relaxation to thermodynamic equilibrium. The Boltzmann equation, established by Ludwig Boltzmann in 1872, is its cornerstone [1]. Originally developed in the framework of dilute gas systems, the Boltzmann equation has spread its wings across many areas of modern statistical physics, including electron transport in semiconductors, neutron transport, quantum liquids, to cite but a few [2, 3]. The aim of this chapter is to provide a minimal, and yet hopefully self-contained introduction to the Boltzmann equation in the context of classical statistical mechanics.
Publication Year: 2001
Publication Date: 2001-06-28
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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