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Transport Phenomena and Kinetic Theory


Transport Phenomena and Kinetic Theory

Applications to Gases, Semiconductors, Photons, and Biological Systems
Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology

von: Carlo Cercignani, Ester Gabetta

149,79 €

Verlag: Birkhäuser
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 03.12.2007
ISBN/EAN: 9780817645540
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 271

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This volume aims to provide an overview of some recent developments of mathematical kinetic theory focused on its application in modelling complex systems in various ?elds of applied sciences. Mathematical kinetic theory is essentially based on the Boltzmann eq- tion, which describes the evolution, possibly far from equilibrium, of a class of particles modelled as point masses. The equation de?nes the evolution in time and space of the distribution function over the possible microscopic states of the test particle, classically position and velocity. The test particle is subject to pair collisions with the ?eld particles. The interested reader can ?nd in the book, Theory and Application of the Boltzmann Equation, by C. Cercignani, R. Illner, and M. Pulvirenti, Springer, Heidelberg, 1993, all necessary knowledge of the physics and mathematical topics related to this celebrated model of non-equilibrium statistical mech- ics. Another important model of mathematical kinetic theory is the Vlasov equation, where interactions between particles are not speci?cally collisions, but mean ?eld actions of the ?eld particles over the test particle. The model de?nes again an evolution equation for the one-particle distribution function over the microscopic state of the test particle. The two models brie?y mentioned above can be regarded as the fun- mental models of mathematical kinetic theory and the essential background o?ered from the kinetic theory for classical particles towards the modelling of large systems of several particles undergoing non classical interactions.
Analytic Aspects of the Boltzmann Equation.- Rigorous results for conservation equations and trend to equilibrium in space-inhomogeneous kinetic theory.- Results on optimal rate of convergence to equilibrium for spatially homogeneous Maxwellian gases.- Nonresonant velocity averaging and the Vlasov-Maxwell system.- Modeling Applications, Inverse and Computational Problems in Quantum Kinetic Theory.- Multiband quantum transport models for semiconductor devices.- Optimization models for semiconductor dopant profiling.- Inverse problems for semiconductors: models and methods.- Deterministic kinetic solvers for charged particle transport in semiconductor devices.- Miscellaneous Applications in Physics and Natural Sciences.- Methods and tools of mathematical kinetic theory towards modelling complex biological systems.- Kinetic modelling of late stages of phase separation.- Ground states and dynamics of rotating Bose-Einstein condensates.- Two inverse problems in photon transport theory: evaluation of a time-dependent source and of a time-dependent cross section.
<P>The study of kinetic equations related to gases, semiconductors, photons, traffic flow, and other systems has developed rapidly in recent years because of its role as a mathematical tool in many applications in areas such as engineering, meteorology, biology, chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and pharmacy. Written by leading specialists in their respective fields, this book presents an overview of recent developments in the field of mathematical kinetic theory with a focus on modeling complex systems, emphasizing both mathematical properties and their physical meaning. </P>
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<P>The overall presentation covers not only modeling aspects and qualitative analysis of mathematical problems, but also inverse problems, which lead to a detailed assessment of models in connection with their applications, and to computational problems, which lead to an effective link of models to the analysis of real-world systems. The book is divided into three parts: Part I presents fundamental aspects of the Boltzmann equation; Part II deals with the modeling of semiconductor devices as well as related applications and computational topics; Part III covers a variety of applications in physics and the natural sciences, offering a range of very different conceivable developments of mathematical kinetic theory. </P>
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<P><EM>Transport Phenomena and Kinetic Theory</EM> is an excellent self-study reference for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners working in pure and applied mathematics, mathematical physics, and engineering. The work may be used in courses or seminars on selected topics in transport phenomena or applications of the Boltzmann equation.</P>
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Focus on modeling complex systems, emphasizing both mathematical properties and their physical meaning Written by leading specialists in their respective fields Presentation covers not only modeling aspects and qualitative analysis of mathematical problems, but also inverse and computational problems, which lead to detailed model assessment and analysis of real-world systems For a broad audience of graduate students, researchers, and professionals working in pure and applied mathematics, mathematical physics, and engineering May be used in a course or seminar on selected topics in transport phenomena or applications of the Boltzmann equation to many-particle transport
<P>The study of kinetic equations related to gases, semiconductors, photons, traffic flow, and other systems has developed rapidly in recent years because of its role as a mathematical tool in areas such as engineering, meteorology, biology, chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and pharmacy. Written by leading specialists in their respective fields, this book presents an overview of recent developments in the field of mathematical kinetic theory with a focus on modeling complex systems, emphasizing both mathematical properties and their physical meaning.</P>
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<P><EM>Transport Phenomena and Kinetic Theory</EM> is an excellent self-study reference for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners working in pure and applied mathematics, mathematical physics, and engineering. The work may be used in courses or seminars on selected topics in transport phenomena or applications of the Boltzmann equation.</P>
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