L.A. Bunimovich; D. Szasz (ed.); D. Burago; N. Chernov; E.G.D. Cohen; C.P. Dettmann; J.R. Dorfman; S. Ferleger; Hirschl Springer (2010) Pehmeäkantinen kirja
L.A. Bunimovich; D. Szasz; D. Burago; N. Chernov; E.G.D. Cohen; C.P. Dettmann; J.R. Dorfman; S. Ferleger; R. Hirschl Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG (2000) Kovakantinen kirja
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.
