Fundamental Kinetic Processes

Elementary kinetic theory of gases

This note covers Molecular description of gases, Molecular quantities and macroscopic gas parameters, Gas laws, Collision frequency, Free molecular, transitional, and continuum flow regimes, Transfer of molecular quantities, Transfer equation, Diffusion, viscous drag, and heat conduction.

Author(s): Alexey Volkov

88 Pages

Kinetic Transport Theory Christian Schmeiser

Kinetic transport equations are mathematical descriptions of the dynamics of large particle ensembles in terms of a phase space (i.e. position-velocity space) distribution function. The PDF covers the following topics related to Kinetic Transport Theory : A formal derivation of the Boltzmann equation, Formal properties and macroscopic limits, Velocity averaging, Global existence for the Boltzmann equation.

Author(s): Christian Schmeiser

39 Pages

Fundamental Kinetic Processes

This note will discuss the development of basic kinetic approaches to more complex and contemporary systems. Topics covered includes: Aperitifs, Random Walks/Diffusion, Collisions, Aggregation, Fragmentation, Adsorption Kinetics, Spin Dynamics, Coarsening, Reaction Kinetics, Complex Networks.

Author(s): E. Ben-Naim, P. L. Krapivsky, and S. Redner

NA Pages

Applications of the kinetic theory to gases, vapors, pure liquids, and the theory of solutions

This book is written by William Pingry Boynton and presupposes a moderate acquaintance with the fundamentals of physics and chemistry, and a mathematical equipment involving familiarity with the differential calculus and at least the notation of the integral calculus.

Author(s): Boynton Pingry

309 Pages